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525 Decatur Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01500-0073Map

Owner of record: Edwards Andrew

525 Decatur Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Edwards Andrew. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on October 13, 2026. 39 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
28

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 13, 2026

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 · 42

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixtures, outlets and switches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door from street to vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door from vestibule to public hall at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at cooking stove in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at electrical light fixture at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at electrical light fixture at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical light fixtures and all electrical outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all light fixture and all electrical outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at celling at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Sep 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Sep 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — 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.

    Nov 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — 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.

    Nov 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2024

    Open — 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.

    Nov 22, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — 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.

    Nov 14, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Open — 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    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.

    Oct 16, 2018

    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.

    Nov 21, 2017

    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.

    Nov 4, 2016

    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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    May 26, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    May 26, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads all stys pub halls.

    Jan 8, 1986

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Jan 8, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of storage of wood door paneling etc boiler room cellar.

    Jan 8, 1986

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock entry door to bldg.

    Jan 8, 1986

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock gate basement entrance to bldg.

    Jan 8, 1986

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar front.

    Jan 8, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 6, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 6, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 6, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 6, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 1, 2003 · Apt .

    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 (C3)
Year built
1906
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,240 ft²
Lot area
1,867 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1500 / 73
Assessed value
$495,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #317991, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.

Questions about 525 Decatur Street

Who owns 525 Decatur Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Edwards Andrew.

Does 525 Decatur Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 525 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 525 Decatur Street built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 525 Decatur Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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