553 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01763-0070Map
Owner of record: Spencer Court, LLC
553 Dekalb Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Spencer Court, LLC. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on February 24, 2022. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 75
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 61
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 · 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.
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 - 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 - 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 lobby, 1st story
Oct 31, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at lobby, 1st story
Oct 31, 2016
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. at lobby, 1st story
Oct 31, 2016
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. at lobby, 1st story
Oct 31, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at top sash window in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east and south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at radiator valve in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance lower sash at window in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor near radiator in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing air vent at radiator in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock on the wrought iron gate in the fence at front yard
Jun 24, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes at public hall, 1st story
Jun 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing air relief valve at the radiator at west in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector which is defective located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, apartment at south
Feb 21, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance gate building front , 1st story
Nov 27, 2015
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.
Feb 18, 2015
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 west side of building at fire escape
Nov 9, 2014
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required
Aug 13, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bed bugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story
Aug 16, 2009 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story
Aug 16, 2009 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story
Aug 16, 2009 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows throughout (upper and lower sashes) in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story
Aug 16, 2009 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4, 4th story
Aug 16, 2009 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof ... at public hall, 4th story
Aug 16, 2009
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 15, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 15, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 15, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock installed at gate at front areaway, 1st story
Jul 5, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum required fixture present light not on
Sep 25, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts incandescent.
Feb 28, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at vestibule door to 1 sty public hall.
Feb 28, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 4 sty apt 4. located at apt 4
Feb 28, 1991 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit window fire escape bottom sash 4 sty apt 4 south room front. located at apt 4
Feb 28, 1991 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance street to building and vestibule 1 sty.
Feb 28, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty west.
Jul 11, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar center.
Jul 11, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder front west.
Jul 11, 1989
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 23, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 23, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 23, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 23, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 28, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 2
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 9, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 23, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 21, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 10, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2015 · Apt 3FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 27, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt ANEX
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt ANEX
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt ANEX
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2014 · Apt A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2011 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 14, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 9, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 3, 2008 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 5,360 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,760 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1763 / 70
- Assessed value
- $373,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #367883, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.
Questions about 553 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 553 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Spencer Court, LLC.
Does 553 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.
Is 553 Dekalb Avenue 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 553 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 553 Dekalb Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.