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717 Dekalb Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01775-0062Map

Owner of record: Dekalb Living LLC

717 Dekalb Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Dekalb Living LLC. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on May 28, 2023. 2 of the 45 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 28, 2023

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 2023
10
About 100% of the building's 10 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 · 45

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 28, 2023 · Apt 5B

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household articles on 2nd story balcony,south facade at fire escape

    Sep 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household articles on 3rd story balcony,south facade at fire escape

    Sep 13, 2018

    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.

    Nov 21, 2017

    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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Jul 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 10, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling cellar east.

    Mar 9, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01,20.07 adm code provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set, peep hole & chain guard at main entrance to 4 sty south apt.

    Mar 9, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar.

    Mar 9, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood panel and studs door erected closet blocking stair to cellar 1 sty pub hall rear.

    Mar 9, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 4 sty pub hall.

    Mar 9, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Mar 9, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling cellar rear.

    Mar 9, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01,20.07 adm code provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set, peep hole & chain guard at main entrance to 4 sty north apt.

    Mar 9, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 50 watts night inspection.

    Mar 2, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 4 sty public hall.

    Mar 2, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 & 4 stys public hall.

    Mar 2, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the ear yard.

    Mar 2, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof center.

    Mar 2, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 4 sty front balcony.

    Mar 2, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof west center.

    Mar 2, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing switch plate & light 4 sty north apt 6 south wall kitchen. located at apt 6

    Mar 2, 1990 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint 2 sty north apt 4 north & east wall bathroom rodriguez no phone er1. located at apt 4

    Mar 2, 1990 · Apt 4

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling north east wall 3 sty north apt 4 rodriguez no phone er1. located at apt 4

    Mar 2, 1990 · Apt 4

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty north apt 4 bathroom. located at apt 4

    Mar 2, 1990 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings thruout 3 sty north apt 4. located at apt 4

    Mar 2, 1990 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty north apt 4. located at apt 4

    Mar 2, 1990 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty north apt 4 northeast room. located at apt 4

    Mar 2, 1990 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall east room 2 sty south apt 3. located at apt 3

    Mar 2, 1990 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty south apt 3. located at apt 3

    Mar 2, 1990 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard entrance 4 sty north apt 6. located at apt 6

    Mar 2, 1990 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 2 sty south apt 3. located at apt 3

    Mar 2, 1990 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty south apt 3. located at apt 3

    Mar 2, 1990 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Mar 2, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code provide a suitable strainer for the drain cellar front.

    Mar 2, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 2 sty south apt 3 southwest room. located at apt 3

    Mar 2, 1990 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household item etc 1 and 4 sty public hall.

    Mar 2, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches & mice thru out 4 sty north apt 6. located at apt 6

    Mar 2, 1990 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.07 adm code provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from 4 sty south apt 7.

    Sep 21, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 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 - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Apr 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 27, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 5, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    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
1915
Floors
5
Residential units
10
Building area
7,866 ft²
Lot area
2,800 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1775 / 62
Assessed value
$1,076,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352613, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.

Questions about 717 Dekalb Avenue

Who owns 717 Dekalb Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dekalb Living LLC.

Does 717 Dekalb Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 717 Dekalb Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 717 Dekalb Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 717 Dekalb Avenue?

It has 10 residential units.

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