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557 Decatur Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01500-0056Map

Owner of record: Grech-Buckley, Margaret

557 Decatur Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Grech-Buckley, Margaret. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 29, 2024.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 29, 2024

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 12

  • I

    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.

    Nov 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 4, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening chain and provision for padlock at the scuttle hatch at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 22, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of hand cart household items scuttle ladder enclosure 3 sty public hall.

    Sep 28, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 50 watts night inspection.

    Sep 24, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler heads public hall basement to 2nd sty .

    Aug 9, 1976

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock interior side of entrance door basement to street.

    Aug 9, 1976

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar front.

    Aug 9, 1976

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 28, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 20, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 20, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 13, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 15, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 26, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,600 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1500 / 56
Assessed value
$121,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #319951, last renewed Jul 15, 2025.

Questions about 557 Decatur Street

Who owns 557 Decatur Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Grech-Buckley, Margaret.

Does 557 Decatur Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 557 Decatur Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 557 Decatur Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 557 Decatur Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.