872 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01782-0025Map
Owner of record: The Dekalb Residence Corp.
872 Dekalb Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is The Dekalb Residence Corp.. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on March 22, 2023. 1 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 76
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 · 19
- 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
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also peep hole in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 2A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd story balconey, building front fire escape north side
Dec 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 7, 2021
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, apartment at west
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked basement at 1st story public hall
Nov 18, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoprable electrical outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3a, 3rd story
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold articles at 2nd story balcony building front stack
Apr 19, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 23, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 23, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 23, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 23, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 23, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 8, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door to building , 1st story
Dec 13, 2010
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 13, 2016
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Remedy; stop all work immediately make site safe obtain permits, call 718 8o2-3685 before work continue
May 11, 2011
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.observed(residence)of water leaks on ceiling of commercial space @rear of first flr.rem:make site safe.make repairs replace/replacements maintain premises in co
Jun 13, 2016 · Penalty $230
Resolve - Hazardous
B4a,19,32a,38,50a,b,c,d.50a-remove grill from boiler room door.50b-no shut off valve on extro tank.50c-holes in ceiling wood exposed.50d-clean out basement all wood & machines.
Feb 14, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit work noted 3 fl constructed 2 apartment 2 fl one apartment as per cofo# 123613 which stairs of fl 2 of 3 were vacant unoccupied remedy obtain a permit
Nov 20, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy # 123613 which stairs 2 3 fl unoccupied at present 2 fl 1 family 3 fl family remedy discontinue illegal use amend cofo
Nov 20, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 18, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 17, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 17, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 17, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 17, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 17, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - General
Fire-escape
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - General
Mold
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - Construction
Rain leader
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt R
Close - General
Doors
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt R
Close - General
Fire-escape
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt R
Close - General
Mold
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt R
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt R
Close - General
Doors
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt R
Close - General
Doors
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - General
Doors
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt GF
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt GF
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1782 / 25
- Assessed value
- $84,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #382953, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.
Questions about 872 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 872 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Dekalb Residence Corp..
Does 872 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 872 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 872 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 872 Dekalb Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.