New Haven City property record for 856 Howard Ave, New Haven, CT 06519
| Property Type | Exempt (Full or Partial) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,408 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,784 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Dec 1996) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 278 0149 00 |
| Primary APN | 278 0149 00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 5 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,408 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 6,203 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,735 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,654 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,654 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,784 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 278 0149 00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 856 HOWARD AVE |
| City | NEW HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06519 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Exempt (Full or Partial) |
| Local Zoning Code | RO |
| Legal Description | LOT:700 BLK:149 CITY/MUNI/TWP:NEW HAVEN |
| Legal Block | 149 |
| Legal Lot Number | 700 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 140600 |
Source: New Haven City records, as of July 15, 2021
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 YORK ST, NEW HAVEN, CT 06510-3220 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000508548 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5085 / 48 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 5, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000888010 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: New Haven City assessment roll, as of January 31, 2020
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | New Haven City |
| Unified School District | New Haven School District (PK - 12) |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 units insured incl. 18 condo units |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY serves 418,900 people · EPA ID CT0930011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 193 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GoNetspeed, T-Mobile.
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