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679 Decatur Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01502-0057Map

Owner of record: Russell, Gabrielle

679 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 Russell, Gabrielle. HPD has recorded 97 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
97
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
47

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 97

  • 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
  • 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

    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.

    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

    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

    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

    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.

    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

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    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 29, 2019

    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 16, 2018

    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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 07/21/2013

    Jul 21, 2013

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 the suspended ceiling installed in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story

    Mar 21, 2011 · Apt 3A

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

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling and window lentil, building front in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story

    Mar 21, 2011 · Apt 3A

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

    Section 62, 187, 231 m/d law and dept. rules and regs. safeguard egress by providing iron guard rails or parapet walls 3 ft 6 in high and extending a minimum of 4 ft 0 in beyond either side of bulkhead/scuttle opening at roof ..

    Oct 7, 2010

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the entrance at basement

    Oct 7, 2010

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

    Refit the entrance door at basement

    Oct 7, 2010

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

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 2

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at bsmt-apt 1

    Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 1

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

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 1A

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

    Replace with new the broken or defective electrical switch cover at north wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 27, 2010

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

    Replace with new the missing electrical switch cover at west wall in basement at public hall

    Jul 27, 2010

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 18, 2010 · Apt 2

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

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3

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

    Section 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 'drop ceiling' in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3

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

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

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3

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

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at west wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3

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

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 1A

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 1A

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

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

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 1A

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 1A

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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 1A

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 2nd private hallway from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 2

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 2

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

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 2

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 2

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

    Properly repair the broken or defective door at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 1A

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

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition created class 'a' apt. increasing occupancy in the entire apartment located at apt bb

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt BB

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

    Replace with new the missing base cabinet doors in the kitchen located at apt bb

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt BB

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

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt bb

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt BB

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt bb

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt BB

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt bb

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt BB

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt bb

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt BB

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #39108930y., file a certificate of correction

    Apr 29, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to permit holder to provide inspection access to active permitted site. at time of inspection active job# b00939639 permitted site access denied by workers. stop all work except safety and housekeeping.

    Mar 15, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed observation made from 681 decatur street side cockloft area , due to construction work at the building created exposed holes between buildings. stop all work except housekeeping a

    Mar 15, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o & dob records. class "a" aptcreated at basement. partitions erected creating rooms. kitchen & bathroom fixtures present. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c/o.

    Dec 8, 2009 · Penalty $12,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jun 29, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jun 29, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 12, 2010 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 12, 2010 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2010 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 5, 2010 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2010 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 18, 2010 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 27, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 26, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 26, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 26, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 4, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 4, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 24, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 24, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 20, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 20, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 12, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 4, 2008 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 1, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 28, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 28, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 28, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 27, 2008 · Apt B1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 27, 2008 · Apt B1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 27, 2008 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 27, 2008 · Apt B1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 24, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 24, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 10, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 9, 2005 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 7, 2005 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 26, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 27, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    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
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
1502 / 57
Assessed value
$118,740
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #367517, last renewed —.

Questions about 679 Decatur Street

Who owns 679 Decatur Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Russell, Gabrielle.

Does 679 Decatur Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 97 housing violations at this property.

Is 679 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 679 Decatur Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 679 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.