31 Decatur Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01855-0066Map
Owner of record: The Ann Mae Cain Trust
31 Decatur Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is The Ann Mae Cain Trust. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 70
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 22
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 70
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no cooking gas at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2025 · Apt 3
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical wall outlets and ceiling fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt apt2pa, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt APT2PA
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt apt2pa, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt APT2PA
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for ceiling light fixtures, minimum requirement 60 watts at 1st & 2nd story at public hall
Mar 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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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.
Nov 26, 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.
Apr 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) picture moulding at east wall, north wall, west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door handle assembly at apartment entrance door leading into north3 room located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment entrance door leading into north4 room located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment entrance door leading into north3 room located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door
Jan 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building street entrance door
Jan 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit lower sash at window at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances at lower sash at 1st window from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide mechanical ventilation in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 6, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, baseboard at east wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - 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 4, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing air exhaust vent device at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, baseboard at west wall, south wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Dec 4, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance
Dec 4, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from west at north wall, 2nd door from west at north wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Dec 4, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st closet from north at east wall ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
At the time of inspection i observed in apartment number two new electrical buildout installation of outlets, switches, branch wiring, and recessed lights. no application on file with d.o.b., obtain permit
Dec 7, 2023 · Penalty $400
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt APT2PA
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 17, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1887
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,150 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1855 / 66
- Assessed value
- $385,650
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Stuyvesant / Expanded Stuyvesant Heights Historic District
HPD registration #370996, last renewed Apr 16, 2026.
Questions about 31 Decatur Street
Who owns 31 Decatur Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Ann Mae Cain Trust.
Does 31 Decatur Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.
Is 31 Decatur Street 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 31 Decatur Street built?
City records list 1887 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 31 Decatur Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.