270 Decatur Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01680-0029Map
Owner of record: St Philips Episcopal Church INC
270 Decatur Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1897 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is St Philips Episcopal Church INC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 17 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 1
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 · 26
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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.
Nov 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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.
Nov 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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.
Nov 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling and south wall rear room 5 sty apt 3 boatwright 493 9861 er1 1920 , section '' ''
Apr 27, 1998 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint lower sash west window front room 3 sty apt 3 er1 1920 , section '' ''
Apr 27, 1998 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall basement apt private hall.
Dec 20, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls thru out basement apt.
Dec 20, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate basement apt./
Dec 20, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar center at west.
Dec 20, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar rear.
Dec 20, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires cellar at meter box er1.
Dec 20, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose meters northeast wall cellar.
Dec 20, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing window cellar at rear er1.
Dec 20, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling thru out cellar.
Dec 20, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect rotted wood joists ceiling southwest at cellar er1.all.
Dec 20, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling basement apt private hall.
Dec 20, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling over 3 sty apt 3 rear room. , section '' ''
Jan 18, 1990 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''
Jan 18, 1990 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''
Jan 18, 1990 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective unhinged south entrance door 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''
Jan 18, 1990 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 29, 2003
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1897
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 4,116 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1680 / 29
- Assessed value
- $160,320
- Landmark / historic district
- Stuyvesant Heights Historic District
HPD registration #364594, last renewed Oct 23, 2025.
Questions about 270 Decatur Street
Who owns 270 Decatur Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is St Philips Episcopal Church INC.
Does 270 Decatur Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 270 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 270 Decatur Street built?
City records list 1897 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 270 Decatur Street?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.