879 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01777-0052Map
Owner of record: 879 Dekalb Owner LLC
879 Dekalb Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 22 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 879 Dekalb Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 362 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 362
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 1,257
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 362
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Apr 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at boiler room door at basement
Nov 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit the door at boiler room at basement
Nov 23, 2024
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.
Mar 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Aug 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of sofa, plastic container, and household items at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure the gooseneck ladder to parapet wall at roof at north
Jan 19, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 26, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective buzzer/intercom system located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at west yard leading to boiler room at cellar
Nov 22, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock on room door leading to fire escape window in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 7, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2021 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles and gas range blocking egress to west court yard at public hall, 1st story
Oct 6, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 2nd story balcony at building front at fire escape
Sep 2, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread, 2nd up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 2, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture and construction materials at west at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 2, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard
May 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry at parapet wall (front of building)
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing metal nosing at 2nd tread up from bottom at stoop leading to building entrance
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide support bracket for air conditioner on 3rd and 4th stories (front of building)
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance door to box at foyer located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective fire retardant metal door in the entrance located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry stair with cracks and corroded steel supports and metal plate below stoop at front areaway, 1st story
Mar 6, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry gate and balcony with cracks above entrance to building at front areaway, 1st story
Mar 6, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 1
I observed on first floor area in apartment 1 and 2 work 90% completed for new washing machines standpipe, walls already closed and no rough-in inspection performed under# 321916389-01-pl.., perform test
Jan 15, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use {no disconnect switch provided to water heater basement: rem: comply with ec code.
Jan 15, 2020 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping.note:at time of inspection,observed accumulation of dust throughout hallways,stairways & handrailsremedy:comply with notice of violation.
Jan 15, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical w.o a permit work permit. has partial wiring) observed @11:30 am additional work being done in apt only 1 & 2 bracnch wiring circuits for outlets, fixtures switches apts completely water heater also
Jan 15, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit. observed at 11:30 am (1) generator installed on roof. no electrical application on file for generator. remedy: obtain permit
Jan 15, 2020 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
{failure to provide covers faceplate lampholders luminaire canopy for electrical outlet splice box covers missing in basement.rem: comply with ec code.
Jan 15, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.note:at time of inspection,observed rear fire escape having no exit at bottom of fire escapeno rear gate to get away from bldg & rubble & unpaved un-level passage
Jan 15, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment, apparatus materialsdevices,appliances or wiring in use. apt 15: flexible cord used as permanent wiring entire bldg.defective wiring,open wiring,defective outle
Jun 12, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted in basement at rear left side concrete ceiling is spalling ad rebar is exposed.rem:repair &/or replace.
Jul 5, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 3
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. noted at 1st fl,apts under going alterations,partitions,kitchen & bath have been relocated & not as per approved plans.
Jul 5, 2012
Resolve
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- Class - 2
B254,15,16,32a,34a,34b,40,26,50a,b,c,d,e,f. 50a- boiler room needs to be cleaned out. 50b- no louva on fresh air intake. 50c- peep hole glass missing. 50d- flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney. 50e- pipe
May 23, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. in that apt #7 living room plaster ceiling had collapsed & is in disrepair. remedy: maintain building make all necessary repairs to ceiling.
May 19, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. use of prohibited hardware per bc 1008.18 & 27-371 not: fix: window bars inoperable at windows used as secondary egress locations. 1st floor rear apt. (ground
Feb 4, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted: at 1st flr rearbedroom window consists of vertical security bars that are fix/inoperable. such that exit passageway is obstructed creating a hazardous
Jul 9, 2008 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway:total obstruction. side passageway from 2 egress filled up by debris,garbage,furniture etc,creating total obstruction at 2nd means of egress. remedy:remove obstruction make safe immediately.
Jul 17, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg exterior wll defects noted: east wall bricks are spralling and separating at various locations. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.
May 23, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt APT10
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 13, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 82NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt APT8SE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 8
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 17
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 18, 2021 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt 17SHEH
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 12
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 12
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 12
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 12
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt 11
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 13,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1777 / 52
- Assessed value
- $1,395,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #341946, last renewed Jul 31, 2026.
Questions about 879 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 879 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 879 Dekalb Owner LLC.
Does 879 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 362 housing violations at this property.
Is 879 Dekalb Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 879 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 879 Dekalb Avenue?
It has 22 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.