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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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 2024
22
About 100% of the building's 22 apartments
Up from 21 in 2018

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 · 362

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Apr 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Refit the door at boiler room at basement

    Nov 23, 2024

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of sofa, plastic container, and household items at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure the gooseneck ladder to parapet wall at roof at north

    Jan 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at west yard leading to boiler room at cellar

    Nov 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture and construction materials at west at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Sep 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard

    May 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry at parapet wall (front of building)

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Provide support bracket for air conditioner on 3rd and 4th stories (front of building)

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.