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479 Dekalb Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01926-0073Map

Owner of record: Wiltshire, Romaine

479 Dekalb Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wiltshire, Romaine. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 18 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 32

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    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
  • 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 16, 2018

    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 21, 2017

    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, 2016

    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 8, 2015

    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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening : padlockable bolt at door leading to fire escape in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 1 sq.ft. at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 9, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 9, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 9, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 9, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 9, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 9, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit east/1 east /2 & south /1 in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over celing at east 2 room located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 20, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 39108821p., file a certificate of correction

    Jan 7, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection, i observed on the 3rd floor level under the window sill mortar joints missing requiring tuckpointing,, repair and/replace; make needed repairs on facade brick joints at front of bldg.

    Mar 14, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35245000n issued on 07/07/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no compliance recorded for work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/co

    Aug 30, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in sum/vio#35226355h issued on 06/26/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no compliance recorded. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c

    Aug 30, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in sum/vio#35245001p issued on 07/07/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no compliance recorded. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a

    Aug 30, 2017 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner improper exit/exit access doorway arrangment per bc 1014.2 27-361. observed in kitchen window on 3rd flr rear @ exp#3. a huac window unit installed in window w/

    Jun 26, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit at 1st&2nd flrs.partitions and windows removed and newpartitions&doors installed.at 1st flr front exterior wall window removed & replaced w/new entrance door.front bedroom partition removed&repl

    Aug 27, 2012 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept record. approved plans in accordance w/job #300605986 indicates 1st flr middle room w/owindows shall occupied as den. and 2nd flr front right as bedroom. at

    Aug 27, 2012 · Penalty $6,000

    Active

Complaints

  • General

    Mold

    Dec 21, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 21, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 21, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    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 (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,040 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1926 / 73
Assessed value
$158,760
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333532, last renewed Apr 27, 2021.

Questions about 479 Dekalb Avenue

Who owns 479 Dekalb Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wiltshire, Romaine.

Does 479 Dekalb Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 479 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 479 Dekalb Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 479 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.