868 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01782-0022Map
Owner of record: 868-870 Dekalb Ave LLC
868 Dekalb Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 868-870 Dekalb Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on September 10, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 104
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 35
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak around window frame at 1st window from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color around window frame 1st from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass in building entrance door
Apr 22, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of six (6) painted sprinkler heads located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of three (3) painted sprinkler heads at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 19, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of two (2) painted sprinkler heads at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 19, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of two (2) painted sprinkler heads at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 19, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 28, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 2, 2012 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing closet door in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Feb 2, 2012 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash at 1st window from east in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Feb 2, 2012 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance spring at lower sash at 2nd window from east in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Feb 2, 2012 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2012 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock , 1st story
Sep 6, 2009
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, apartment at south
Jun 27, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jun 27, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of 2 sprinkler heads painted at sprinkler system at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 14, 2009
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of 1 sprinkler head painted at sprinkler system at public hall stairs, 1st story
Apr 14, 2009
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Apr 10, 2009 · Apt 2R
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 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper window sash glass pane at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 9, 2009
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rolldown gate at front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2009
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking and assembly on building entrance door at public hall
Jan 3, 2009
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1st and 2nd stories at public hall
Jan 3, 2009
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads total of five all stories at public hall
Jan 3, 2009
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 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2009 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads total of seven in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2009 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2009 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 6, 2008 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 6, 2008 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective nosing at landing at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 21, 2008
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 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2008 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 29
- 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 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 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 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 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
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- 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-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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - 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 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 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Damaged observed to have been sustained to sprinkler system due to sprinkler at 870 dekalb avenue being vandalized
Sep 30, 2016
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 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 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
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 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
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o #88597. note: c/o indicates commercial at 1st flr, laundry and office. 2nd flr laundry and offices. 3rd flr laundry, office and 1 family. 2nd flr converted to 2 apt
Jan 31, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 1
Installation of replacement boiler w/o plans or permits on file with the nyc dob
Jan 8, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
B154/50c/50d/15/16/50f/50g/50h/50i24b/38/50a/4/15/19b/36/39/50b/50a-relief valve not piped down/50b-flue damper in wrong location/50c-diverter cut down/50d-no clean out/50e-no rain cap/50f-water leaks on fittin
Jan 8, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 18, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 25, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 24, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2014 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Janitor/super
Aug 30, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 25, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Janitor/super
Apr 25, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 17, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 17, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Mar 17, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Window guards
Jan 31, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 31, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 31, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Doors
Jan 31, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Jan 31, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Jan 31, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 26, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1782 / 22
- Assessed value
- $289,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #817237, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.
Questions about 868 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 868 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 868-870 Dekalb Ave LLC.
Does 868 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 868 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 868 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 868 Dekalb Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.