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498 Decatur Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01683-0047Map

Owner of record: Massiah, Patsy

498 Decatur Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 9 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Massiah, Patsy. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on April 9, 2024. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
56
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
17

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 9, 2024

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
9
About 100% of the building's 9 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 56

  • 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

    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.

    Nov 22, 2023

    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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of garbage being stored below dropladder of the south fire escape at the front of the building

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule to 1st story public hall

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    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
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of protruding air conditioner at 3rd story balcony, west stack at building west exterior wall

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of laundry clothes line at 3rd story balcony, west stack at building west exterior wall

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide support brackets at protruding air conditioning unit, 2nd story at building front

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder at south fire escape at building front

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at boiler room

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at roof bulk head at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories at public hall

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster, east wall at stairs, cellar

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 6th wood tread from bottom up at stairs, cellar

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling throughout cellar

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at boiler room, cellar

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at west wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide wire screen mesh above and below roof skylight at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 4th story balcony, west stack at building west exterior wall

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at east side fire escape

    Feb 15, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at 2nd story balcony in east side

    Feb 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jan 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jan 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jan 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jan 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt B3

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder front entrance of building at fire escape

    Nov 13, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt B3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Nov 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule

    Nov 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Nov 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Nov 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector which is defective located at apt c1, 4th story, apartment at south

    May 9, 2016 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , located at apt c1, 4th story, apartment at south

    May 9, 2016 · Apt C1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). which is defective located at apt c1, 4th story, apartment at south

    May 9, 2016 · Apt C1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 1b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 21, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 21, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at entrance located at apt 1b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 21, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 17

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work,make site safe,contact the dob

    Nov 6, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    May 15, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.note illegal construction work being done throughoutcellar such as installing new steel girders,new wood beams,new steel columns,removed boiler room,removed boiler,removed fire stopping & inst

    Aug 30, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3314.9 supported scaffold does not meet code-specifications. noted: scaffold erected under permit #320195098 has loose netting at exposure #1. remedy: conform to code specifications.

    Oct 21, 2010 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtences exterior brick facade partially collapsed bet 2&3rd floor frnt exterior wall section at frt facacde 14'-0wx10'-0in danger of collapsing over front entrance from 2-3

    Mar 28, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s). 4 stys brick bldg found w/cracks at front entry door (stone lintel) and from 2nd flr window to 3rd flr window w/front facade entire front facade is bulging from 2nd to 3rd flr

    Mar 2, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building #1893/84 occupeid without obtaining a valid cofo remedy obtain a valid cofo

    Jun 22, 1988 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 9, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 14, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2018 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 13, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 25, 2016 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 9, 2014 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 10, 2006 · 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 (C7)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
9
Building area
8,500 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1683 / 47
Assessed value
$398,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #348190, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.

Questions about 498 Decatur Street

Who owns 498 Decatur Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Massiah, Patsy.

Does 498 Decatur Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.

Is 498 Decatur Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 498 Decatur Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 498 Decatur Street?

It has 9 residential units and 11 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.