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233 Decatur Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01675-0075Map

Owner of record: David Akbar

233 Decatur Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1897 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is David Akbar. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. 19 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 20, 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 · 25

  • 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

    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

    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.

    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 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.

    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
  • 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 100 watts required

    Oct 20, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar center.

    Jun 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard cellar ceiling at rear.

    Jun 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at rear room 3rd sty apt.

    Jun 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkles head at 1st sty public hall.

    Jun 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination public hall all stys.

    Jun 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Jun 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at 3rd sty public hall.

    Jun 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jun 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lock on scuttle cover to roof er1.

    Jun 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of gate to scuttle recess 3 sty.

    Jun 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide proper securing of scuttle cover by means of slide bolt hook or lock which does not require a key to open.

    Jun 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof thru out.

    Jun 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective eroded mortar joints brick chimnies roof front & rear.

    Jun 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wood trims exterior around entrance door street to vestibule.

    Jun 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 roof center.

    Jun 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lock gate to scuttle recess 3 sty er1.

    Jun 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jun 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

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Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Aug 20, 2026$2,400,000Three family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1897
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,428 ft²
Lot area
1,700 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1675 / 75
Assessed value
$111,360
Landmark / historic district
Stuyvesant Heights Historic District

HPD registration #371035, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.

Questions about 233 Decatur Street

Who owns 233 Decatur Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is David Akbar.

Does 233 Decatur Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 233 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 233 Decatur Street built?

City records list 1897 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 233 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.