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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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
7
About 88% of the building's 8 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 · 75

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    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.

    Jun 9, 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 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 17, 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
  • 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 24, 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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 stack at west yard at fire escape

    Aug 18, 2021

    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

    § 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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  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice at roof, building front

    Mar 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening gate padlocked rear yard to street yard

    Mar 1, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at rear yard at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit vestbule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Jun 28, 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

    Jun 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Jun 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    Provide brackets foor air conditioners on 2nd and 3rd stories at west exterior wall of building

    Jun 28, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide brackets foor air conditioners on all stories at south exterior wall of building at front of building

    Jun 28, 2019

    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.

    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.

    Nov 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.