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661 Dekalb Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01774-0063Map

Owner of record: Gilkes, Keith

661 Dekalb Avenue is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Gilkes, Keith. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on June 27, 2007. 34 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
43

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 27, 2007

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 34

  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock, at metal gate, at building entrance.

    Jun 27, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling bathroom -2nd story public hall

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture ceiling north room 2 story north apt 2r

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak rear west room ceiling 1st story rear rooms

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color rear east room ceiling 1st story rear rooms

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line north west room east wall 2nd story apt 2

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchen sink 2nd story apt 2

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls kitchen 2nd story apt 2

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Discontinue the rooming unit 1st story rear rooms

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line 2nd story public hall

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening scuttle gate padlock 2nd story roof

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrailing 2nd story public hall

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls west room rear

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rusted metal kitchen wall cabinets at 2 story at 2 rear

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide fresh air vent for public hall bathroom 2 story public hall

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls also closets 2 story apt 2 rear

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at center room 2 story apt 2 rear

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit closet door at center room 2 story apt 2 front

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor north room 2 story north apt 2r

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling kitchen and north room 2 story north apt 2r

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru-out apt 2 story north apt 2r

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin bathroom 2 story public hall

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling closet north room 2 story north apt 2r

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom 2 story public hall

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rail at -1-2 story public hall stair

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the 1st story public hall

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling and woodwork throughout 2 story north apt 2r

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling northwest room 2nd story apt 2

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak ceiling bathroom 2nd story public hall

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls of 2 story front apt 2f

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2 story apt 2f

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rails at stairs from 1 story to 2 story public hall

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors at center room 2 story apt

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru-out 2 story apt 2 rear

    Feb 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, front yard has been rendered unsafe due to adjacent building 663 dekalb ave. front stoop in severe disrepair. noted vertical/horizontal stress cracking, loose/bulging sections throughout stairs, and steps. slightly leaning towards 661 dekalb ave. front

    Dec 20, 2024

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jan 3, 2006 · Apt ATTIC

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 3, 2006 · Apt ATTIC

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 3, 2006 · Apt ATTIC

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 11, 2004 · Apt ATTIC

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 11, 2004 · Apt ATTIC

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Aug 11, 2004 · Apt ATTIC

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Aug 11, 2004 · Apt ATTIC

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,250 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1774 / 63
Assessed value
$99,900
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 661 Dekalb Avenue

Who owns 661 Dekalb Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gilkes, Keith.

Does 661 Dekalb Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 661 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 661 Dekalb Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 661 Dekalb Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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