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527 Decatur Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01500-0072Map

Owner of record: Korsh, Ellen

527 Decatur Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Korsh, Ellen. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 2 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
16
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
23

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 · 16

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    May 12, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3rear, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 3REAR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). which is defective located at apt 3rear, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 3REAR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent plaster at ceiling in the public hall , 1st story

    Jul 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the public hall , 1st story

    Jul 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at bldg entrance door , 1st story

    Jul 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective apron at window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3rdf, 3rd story

    May 22, 2001 · Apt 3RDF

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdf, 3rd story

    May 22, 2001 · Apt 3RDF

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt 3rdf, 3rd story

    May 22, 2001 · Apt 3RDF

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3rdf, 3rd story

    May 22, 2001 · Apt 3RDF

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the thur out at cellar

    May 8, 2000

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy in the 1st bedroom from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    May 8, 2000 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintian building defect is rear of building n/e corner leader defeltive and missing not connected to"storm water drainage" system causing water to flow on to adjoining building known as 529 decatur

    Oct 15, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted: having installed a one story extension at rear of building 20'x20' 10 ft high with wood. deck installed on top. remedy: obtain permits if feasible or restore to prior lawful us

    Oct 15, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 4, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 6, 2015 · Apt 3REAR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 27, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 27, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jul 27, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 27, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
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  • General

    Windows

    Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Oct 31, 2006 · Apt PVT

    Close

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
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,360 ft²
Lot area
1,867 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1500 / 72
Assessed value
$99,480
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #824379, last renewed Nov 3, 2023.

Questions about 527 Decatur Street

Who owns 527 Decatur Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Korsh, Ellen.

Does 527 Decatur Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 527 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 527 Decatur Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 527 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.