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279 Decatur Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01675-0051Map

Owner of record: Asante, Abena

279 Decatur Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1889 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Asante, Abena. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 31 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
39
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
39

What to know

Concern
2 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 · 39

  • 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
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  • 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

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit window in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator valve at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 16, 2014

    Open — 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 acoustic tile drop ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ,, in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

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

    Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 consisting of a suspended accoustic ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam riser at north wall; at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jan 29, 2013

    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.

    Jun 1, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Jun 1, 1988

    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 properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded metal ceiling of cellar rear.

    Jun 1, 1978

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of disused furniture and clothing cellar rear.

    Jun 1, 1978

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Jun 1, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 15, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 5, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 16, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 24, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2007 · 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 (C3)
Year built
1889
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,305 ft²
Lot area
1,825 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1675 / 51
Assessed value
$200,700
Landmark / historic district
Stuyvesant Heights Historic District

HPD registration #359440, last renewed Nov 29, 2016.

Questions about 279 Decatur Street

Who owns 279 Decatur Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Asante, Abena.

Does 279 Decatur Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.

Is 279 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 279 Decatur Street built?

City records list 1889 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 279 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.