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546 Dekalb Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01778-0014Map

Owner of record: Restoring Communities Housing Developmen T Fund Co

546 Dekalb Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Restoring Communities Housing Developmen T Fund Co. HPD has recorded 78 housing violations here, most recently on February 6, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
78
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 6, 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
7
About 100% of the building's 7 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 · 78

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass panel at 1st window from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2A

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement

    Jan 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at audio visual room latch at cellar at public hall

    Aug 24, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective electrical room latch at cellar at public hall

    Aug 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective gas room door latch at cellar at public hall

    Aug 24, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents fresh droppings rat at front yard

    Aug 24, 2024

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 9, 2024

    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.

    Nov 17, 2023

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

    Oct 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at public hall

    Oct 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Oct 19, 2023

    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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    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.

    Nov 4, 2022

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 72 sq ft on ceiling, east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north and east walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 204 sq ft on the ceiling, north, east walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at door in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north, west walls in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 18

  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Jan 31, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    Construction superintentent failed ot perform duties as per rule.at time of inspection observed 4 workers and no competent person on job site unitl 20 minutes after my arrival.remedy:perform duties.

    Jun 29, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    @the time of my inspection of a 4 sty bldg active job site worker weredoing carpneting work on the 2nd floor. swo issue on 05-20-2020 by sokolowski; michal #2985 & violations #36492093j/354920994/95n/35492088p

    May 22, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. at time of inspection of a 4 sty alt-1 i observed housekeeping on site in multiple areas inadequate debris,materials posing tripping hazards

    May 20, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents. at time of inspection of a 4 sty alt-1 i obsrved sidewalk shed at exp#1&2 does notconform to approved documents provided on site at time of inspection.

    May 20, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to designate & have construction superintendent as required. at time of inspection of 4 sty bldg alteration of existing bldg in progress. i observed more than 50% of floor area have been removed & entir

    May 20, 2020 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to immediately notify the dept of an accident or damage to adjoining property. at time of inspection of a 4 sty alt1 in response to incident reported by fdny about damage to adjoining property at exp#3

    May 20, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3303.9 elements to be maintained in existing bldgs. at time of inspection of a 4 sty alt-1 i observed bldg staircase from 1st sty to roof has been removed & no alternate system has been provided to miantai

    May 20, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3306.9.10.3 protection of floor openings. at time of inspection of a 4 sty alt1 i observed floor openings throughout 1st floor not solidly protected as required for any floor opening not used for removal

    May 20, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain/display on site documents at time of inspection ofa 4 sty alt1 i observed hoisting system installed at 4th sty level used for installation of steel for new staircase upon request for design

    May 20, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard public & property. at time of inspection of a 4 sty alt-1 in response to incident reported by fdny site inspection revealed damage to adjacent property at 2 spender ct. 1st floor apt area

    May 20, 2020 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner throughout nyc building&admin codes. at the time of my inspection i observed the facade walls at exposures 1&2 separating from the bldg. there was an approx

    Apr 8, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Boiler room door not self closing correct all violating conditions and submit letter of correction

    Apr 24, 2019

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2017 · Apt 3

    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 (C7)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
7
Building area
7,597 ft²
Lot area
2,100 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1778 / 14
Assessed value
$710,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #372955, last renewed Oct 3, 2025.

Questions about 546 Dekalb Avenue

Who owns 546 Dekalb Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Restoring Communities Housing Developmen T Fund Co.

Does 546 Dekalb Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 78 housing violations at this property.

Is 546 Dekalb Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 546 Dekalb Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 546 Dekalb Avenue?

It has 7 residential units and 8 units in total.

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