312 Decatur Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01681-0016Map
Owner of record: Chineyemba, Paul
312 Decatur Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1884 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chineyemba, Paul. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 59
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 60
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 · 59
- 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 - 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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the sewage and water in the bathroom located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 30, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 30, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 30, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... appraxmatly 2 sq feet at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15079764 issued 02-apr-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 2, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... appraxmatly 2 sq feet at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Sep 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet .. in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Sep 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Sep 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Sep 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling, approx. 20 sq.ft. in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Sep 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at south
Jun 15, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at south
Jun 15, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
May 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
May 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
May 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system , at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
May 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance door to return buzzer. at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — 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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood door in the bathroom located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 1
Jul 4, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler heads in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
Jul 4, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1
Jul 4, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1
Jul 4, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1
Jul 4, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment entrance located at bsmt-apt 1
Jul 4, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage at floor in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1
Jul 4, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical light fixtures at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1
Jul 4, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1
Jul 4, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower sash south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... walls and ceiling at cellar
Feb 29, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower sash south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 14, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 20, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 20, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 20, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 12, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 19, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
May 2, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 2, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 26, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 26, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 4, 2015 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 4, 2015 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 4, 2015 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 4, 2015 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 31, 2014 · Apt BOTTOM
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1884
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 1,980 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,650 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1681 / 16
- Assessed value
- $111,360
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Stuyvesant / Expanded Stuyvesant Heights Historic District
HPD registration #335413, last renewed Oct 29, 2025.
Questions about 312 Decatur Street
Who owns 312 Decatur Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chineyemba, Paul.
Does 312 Decatur Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.
Is 312 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 312 Decatur Street built?
City records list 1884 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 312 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.