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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 39
- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 22, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 14, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Apr 8, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Oct 29, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Oct 16, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 21, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 4, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator valve at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 16, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.
Jun 1, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of disused furniture and clothing cellar rear.
Jun 1, 1978
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
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.