555 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01763-0068Map
Owner of record: 555 Dekalb Ave., Ll
555 Dekalb Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 555 Dekalb Ave., Ll. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 75
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 49
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 75
- 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 - 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 17, 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.
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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder stack at west yard at fire escape
Aug 18, 2021
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 - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
Mar 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice at roof, building front
Mar 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 8, 2021 · Apt 1L
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 8, 2021 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 8, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 8, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all parts of fire escape, all stories at rear yard
Mar 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal gates with padlock at windows at north wall preventing second means of egress in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 8, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape at rear yard
Mar 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at east wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening gate padlocked rear yard to street yard
Mar 1, 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.
Oct 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at rear yard at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear yard at fire escape
Sep 6, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit vestbule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall in vesitbule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ... at public hall, 1st story, section at north
Jun 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jun 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jun 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder west stack
Jun 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide brackets foor air conditioners on 2nd and 3rd stories at west exterior wall of building
Jun 28, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide brackets foor air conditioners on all stories at south exterior wall of building at front of building
Jun 28, 2019
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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at walls thru out in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at washbaisn in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electric switch at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and wall thru out in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - 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 16, 1999
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
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Bc28-116.4/failure to comply with dept of buildings required permit sign off noted:construction permit#300589628 issued on 2/22/05 to "legalize"entire building for occupancy as class "a"m.q with 2 regulators ac
Jan 16, 2018 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 19, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 19, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 10, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 4, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 4, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 4, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 4, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 4, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 4, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 4, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 4, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 4, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 4, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Doors
Jul 8, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 15, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 15, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2006 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 18, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 17, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,640 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1763 / 68
- Assessed value
- $777,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #343398, last renewed Sep 18, 2025.
Questions about 555 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 555 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 555 Dekalb Ave., Ll.
Does 555 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.
Is 555 Dekalb Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 555 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 555 Dekalb Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.