537 Decatur Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01500-0067Map

537 Decatur Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Kidd, William. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 1 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 5
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 42

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 5

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.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3fl, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 11, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 2nd story
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder,key operated lock at metal gate next to front entrance door to building , 1st story
Nov 13, 2010
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
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Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
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Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
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General
Floor
Jan 13, 2011 · Apt 2FL
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General
Stairs
Jan 13, 2011 · Apt 2FL
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2011 · Apt 2FL
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General
Floor
Jan 12, 2011 · Apt 2FL
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General
Stairs
Jan 12, 2011 · Apt 2FL
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2011 · Apt 2FL
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2011 · Apt 2FL
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Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2010 · Apt 3FLR
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General
Floor
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close
General
Stairs
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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General
Floor
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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General
Stairs
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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Electric
Wiring
Nov 9, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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Electric
Wiring
Oct 29, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2010 · Apt 2FL
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Electric
Wiring
Oct 20, 2010 · Apt 2FL
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Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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Electric
Wiring
Oct 18, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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Electric
Wiring
Oct 16, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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Electric
Wiring
Jul 18, 2010 · Apt 2FL
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Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 18, 2010 · Apt 2FL
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Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 18, 2010 · Apt 2FL
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Electric
Wiring
Jul 18, 2010 · Apt 2FL
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Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 18, 2010 · Apt 2FL
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Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 18, 2010 · Apt 2FL
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Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 18, 2010 · Apt 2FL
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Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 18, 2010 · Apt 2FL
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Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 17, 2010 · Apt 2FL
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Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B3)
Year built: 1899
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,475 ft²
Lot area: 1,833 ft²
Zoning: R5B
Community board: 303
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 1500 / 67
Assessed value: $122,640
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #825294, last renewed Oct 9, 2024.

Questions about 537 Decatur Street

Who owns 537 Decatur Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kidd, William.

Does 537 Decatur Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.

Is 537 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 537 Decatur Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 537 Decatur Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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