643 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01774-0072Map
Owner of record: 643 Dekalb LLC
643 Dekalb Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 643 Dekalb LLC. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on October 9, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 61
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 79
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 · 61
- BHazardous
Repair or replace smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer leading from building front at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Violation open - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2
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.
Nov 24, 2025
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.
Dec 4, 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 28, 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.
Mar 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and motar joints at 3rd and 2nd story, building front
May 15, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 15, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 15, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective (rotted) entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower window sashes in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ..the ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2R
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 25, 2019
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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective outer glass of bottom window sash at window north 2 in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective inner glass of bottom window sash in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balances bottom window sash at window north 2 in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 2R
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
Feb 21, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk, 1st story
Feb 21, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balances bottom window sash at window north 1 in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 10 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer at front building for apt 2r, located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 10 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 12924058 issued 21-feb-19 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code ''27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the public hall stairs all stories
Feb 21, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob on door at street entrance to , 1st story
Jun 2, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, section ''#2b''
May 31, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection ,wasteline under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story, section ''#2b''
May 31, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective fuacet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story, section ''#2b''
May 31, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electric light fixture at public hall, 3rd story
May 31, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, section ''#2b''
May 31, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north wall, underneath sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story, section ''#2b''
May 31, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, section ''#2b''
May 31, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock , 1st story
May 29, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2rear, 2nd story
May 25, 2012 · Apt 2REAR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 2rear, 2nd story
May 25, 2012 · Apt 2REAR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell system at entrance to building to located at apt 2l, 2nd story
May 17, 2012 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story
May 17, 2012 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 17, 2012 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 17, 2012 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balances in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 17, 2012 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible ,, in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story
May 17, 2012 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical service at public hall
May 17, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no elecrticity supply to entire biulding
May 14, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story
May 14, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 22
- Construction other optional
Emergency work order for s/w shed-immed haz conditions are at risk of falling and/or collapsing on exp1-broken window sill & cracked stone window header on 2fl above 1fl door entry @ exp1/2 corner. owner to immed get dob reg gc contractor to install s/w shed approx 20ft of s/w shed along the full width of exp1,start work immed
Sep 24, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Corrective action plan req'd-obsvd exp1 broken stone window sill & cracked stone header on 2fl above 1fl door entry at exp1-2 corner exp1-4 corner 2fl & 3fl cracked window stone header. owner to immed retain reg desing prof in good standing w/dob&nys to eval entire bldg and submit a corrective action plan
Sep 24, 2026
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - 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-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 29, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 29, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. 3 story and cellar multiple dwelling attached on exp 2 and 4 within a midblock interior lot. observed hazardous conditions at risk of falling/collapsing
Sep 24, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order summons #39053997z & 35386565j still remains. remedy: comply w/ec code.
Feb 25, 2022 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order summons 35634199z and 35386565j still remains, comply with commissioner's order; comply with code
Jan 5, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. failure to correct & certify summons#35386565j for no covers on electrical panels,exposed wires. remedy: comply with code.
Nov 20, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. failure to correct & certify summons#35358975y & ecb#35386565j. unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipments,apparatus,appliances,devices,
Oct 27, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/order of commissioner.fail to correct&certify summons ecb35386565j.unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electricalequipment,materials.devices,appliances,wiring in use.comply w/code.
Sep 17, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order summons 35386565j and 35386566l still remains, comply with commissioner's order; comply with code
Jun 21, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35386564h issued on 3/7/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for:work w/o a permit/work
Oct 24, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35386564h issued on 03/07/19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Aug 13, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful act failure to comply with an order of teh commissioner records indicate no application filed to correct certify and remove violation contain in summons #35358975y #35386566l #35406315m #35386565j obta
Jun 14, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35386564h issued on 03-07-19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for:work does #1855-87 n
May 21, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
An unlawful act. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. failure to correct and certify summons #35386586l. remedy: comply withec code/obtain permit
Apr 23, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful act. failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner. records indicate no application filed to correct,certify and remove violations contained in summons#35386565j. obtain permit. remedy:comply w/ co
Apr 22, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to install ground fault circuit interrupeter as per code. i observed a 3pc bathroom w/receptacles that were not gfci protected on the 2nd fl. remedy: comply w/electrical code.
Mar 7, 2019 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents alteration job 1855-87 plan indicate: fire escape rear of the bldg & only 1 bathroom at 2nd fl apt. observed no fire esape & an additional illegal bathro
Mar 7, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment in use. i observed an electrical panel that has not been properly covered w/its approved panel cover ,leaving the exposed energized conductors subject to(unintentional)con
Mar 7, 2019 · Penalty $400
Active - Class - 1
Electrical work w/o a permit i observed on the 2nd fl a new bathroom w/new receptacles,branch circuits,& light fixture w/o a permit on file at the dob covering this electrical installation. remedy: obtain elect
Mar 7, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to complete boiler inspection report.
Apr 13, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. 2nd flr apt subdivided into 2 separate spaces. rearof the bldg class 'a' apt consists of kitchen bedroom and bathroom. front door locked no access.c/o#233591 indicate 2nd flr one apt consists
May 31, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o #233541. as per c/o #233591 2nd flr one apt consists of 5 inhabitable rooms. observed wall (built)to separate one apt into 2 spaces, current apt consists of kitchen,
May 31, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records. 2 sty class'a' apt subdivided into 2 apts. partitions erected subdividing apts. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c/o.
May 17, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 2, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 14, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mailbox
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mailbox
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 29, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 29, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 25, 2012 · Apt 2REAR
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 25, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,251 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1774 / 72
- Assessed value
- $79,740
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #820838, last renewed Apr 24, 2026.
Questions about 643 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 643 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 643 Dekalb LLC.
Does 643 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.
Is 643 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 643 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 643 Dekalb Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.