447 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01924-0055Map
Owner of record: 445 Realty Corp
447 Dekalb Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 445 Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 160 housing violations here, most recently on March 8, 2024. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 160
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 123
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 160
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead at public hall stairs, 4th story
Mar 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at north 1 fire escape at east
May 23, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 16, 2023 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 16, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 16, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 16, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the 50 cubic yards of debris and rubbish at cellar at cellar
May 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance door leading to boiler room at cellar
May 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule entrance at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door at public hall, 4th story
Jan 4, 2023
Open — Violation will be reinspected
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq.ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 15643251 issued 04-jan-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jan 4, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jan 4, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 4, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 4, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sink cabinet counter top in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq.ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at 2nd story balcony, south corner of top return rail, 1st stack from north at building front at fire escape
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slide bolt arranged for padlocking installed at metal gate 1st from north at building north yard
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes discarded steam radiators and household items at 3rd and 4th story balconies, stack at building north yard at fire escape
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of construction materials and household items obstructing drop ladder, stack at building north yard at fire escape
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule door , 1st story
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Not complied with - 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
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance upper sash window first window from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north at center located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling around top the gas line pipe in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of bed headboard blocking fire escape window in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to room with fire esacpe in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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
Dec 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated handle installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at boiler room
Dec 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at upper window sash 1st window from north at east in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Dec 8, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 21
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - 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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
B154,10a,b,15,48,51,50a,b,c,d. 50a- clean out door on chimney base broken. 50b- pipe safety or relief valve discharge down no threaded end. 50c- do not operate boiler until all hazardous condition are
Feb 8, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
The hole in the chimney need a cleanout door
Mar 15, 1991 · Penalty $250
Active
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt BLNG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 4R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 8,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1924 / 55
- Assessed value
- $864,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #348476, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 447 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 447 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 445 Realty Corp.
Does 447 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 160 housing violations at this property.
Is 447 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 447 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 447 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.