3544 Dekalb Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467BBL 2-03328-0155Map
Owner of record: Kolcaj Realty Corp
3544 Dekalb Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1940 in Bronx, 10467. It has 25 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Kolcaj Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 72 housing violations here, most recently on January 3, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 24 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 72
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 122
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 72
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 16, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 16, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 26, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration doors sealed all stories at compactor closet
May 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sealed at all stories at compactor closet
May 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall approximately 4 sq ft. at north wall approximately 6 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall approximately 6 sq ft in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16755214 issued 14-mar-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Lead docs submitted, acceptable - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 5B
Open — Lead docs submitted, acceptable - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall approximately 6 sq ft in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0, wg to replace = 1, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wired glass lite at first window from east at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wired glass lite at second window from east at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wired glass lite at first window from east at south wall at public hall, 6th story
Nov 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum required 200 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Jun 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Mar 2, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 28, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing stove knobs in the kitchen located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing doors at base wood cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 16, 2015 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective stove knobs in the kitchen located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 16, 2015 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer/intercom system from building entrance to foyer located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 14, 2014 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 14, 2014 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 14, 2014 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical door check at entrance door to building , 1st story
Apr 25, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing hopper door at 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th sty. compactor closets at public hall
Dec 17, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required (fixture present)
Sep 30, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at 6th sty public hall
Nov 5, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling 6th sty public hall
Nov 5, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north and west wall at bulkhead
Nov 5, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north and west wall at bulkhead
Nov 5, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower window sash in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 2, 2012 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit hopper doors at 2, 3 , 4 , and 5th stys
Sep 24, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak east wall south room 5th sty east apt 5b. , section '' ''
Oct 30, 1996 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 27
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 3, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 13, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 1, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 8, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 3, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 25, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 8, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 9, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 11, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 28, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 31, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 9, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
2p856
Jul 24, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) secure controller covers (52) secure smoke hole grating
May 2, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
16m07.21m07.16m11.42m07.68m07.68b07.56y13.61t11.59b07.99b07.52u07.71x10.26d06.(16)provide missing fascia(21)provide missing intel lock cover(!6)replace release rollup.(42)provide prints(68)provide mep c78l/up p
Apr 22, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
99-b-07;12-q-03;70-o-02;24-x-10:(99-b-07)tag device w/updated category1 tag (tag expired)(12-q-03)install guards on lights inside car (70-o-02)dirty pit,clean (24-x-10)lobby indicator inoperative.
Mar 23, 2018
Resolve - Non-hazardous
3m 13i 14m 28l 53m 54t 75t 3 capacity plate 54 post name of maintenance company
Jul 7, 1993 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt HALLWA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 6D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 6D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 6D
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 6D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 6D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 6D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 6D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 30, 2021 · Apt 6C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 9, 2017 · Apt 5A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 20, 2017 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 6, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 6, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 16, 2015 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 16, 2015 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Door
May 29, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
May 7, 2014 · Apt 1D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 25
- Building area
- 22,121 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,100 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 207
- Council district
- 11
- Block / lot
- 3328 / 155
- Assessed value
- $410,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #204726, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.
Questions about 3544 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 3544 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kolcaj Realty Corp.
Does 3544 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 72 housing violations at this property.
Is 3544 Dekalb Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 24 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 96% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 3544 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 3544 Dekalb Avenue?
It has 25 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.