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495 Dekalb Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01927-0005Map

Owner of record: Dee Dee Foxon LLC

495 Dekalb Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1955 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Dee Dee Foxon LLC. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on November 8, 2019. 27 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
23
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
43

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 8, 2019

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 · 31

  • 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 8, 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 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the ceiling approx. 25 sq ft , the west wall approx. 30 sq.ft. and the north wall approx. 20 sq.ft. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the west, north and south walls and ceiling . at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west, north and south walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 30, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit lower sash pane at south window in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 16, 2011 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit lower sash pane at south 2 window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 16, 2011 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at lobby, 1st story

    Jun 16, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of active water leak at ceiling at lobby, 1st story

    Jun 16, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door handle in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 16, 2011 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing bell-buzzer intercom system at lobby, 1st story

    Jun 16, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes at lobby, 1st story

    Jun 16, 2011

    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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 5, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing metal cover plate electrical light switch east wall front room-3rd story south apt

    Feb 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall 2nd room from front -3rd story south apt

    Feb 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective unhinged door bathroom 3rd story south apt

    Feb 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line washbasin bathroom -3rd story south apt

    Feb 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls kitchen -3rd story south apt

    Feb 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak front room and south room-3rd story south apt

    Feb 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy

    Feb 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from window to fire escape 2nd story apt #1

    Feb 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And department rules and regulations: remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots etc--2nd story balcony rear fire escape

    Feb 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of razor wire installed at east and west sides of extension roof

    Feb 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure bottom right hand rail rear fire escape -roof to exension roof

    Feb 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure bottom rail -3rd story rear

    Feb 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure top return rail- 3rd story rear

    Feb 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy 2nd story converted to 1 a' class apts

    Feb 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling in cellar throughout

    Feb 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing mailboxes in 1st story public hall

    Feb 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 23

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    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 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 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 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 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    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
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  • 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
  • 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 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 - active
  • 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 - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    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 - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 9

  • Hazardous

    Residence altered as a dwelling for occupancy for more than the legally approved # of families. bldg dept records indicate that residence isa legal 2 family & one store, residence now converted for occupancy 3

    Jul 6, 2005 · Penalty $7,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit. noted: subdivided the 2nd flr into two apartments by erecting full height partitions, installing a gas stove in the front apartment and erecting a 3 piece bathroom with a tub in the said front

    Jul 6, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to post constractor's sign on side walk shed constructed at entire south and west side sidewalk.remedy: post contrctors sign forthwith.

    Nov 28, 2003 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to post permit at premises.note: sidewalk shed constructed at entire south west side.side and no permit for sidewalk shed posted remedy post sidewalk shed forthwith.

    Nov 28, 2003 · Penalty $200

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Supervision or use of rigging equipment without a special rigger's license.note: two point suspended scaffold erected at west wall south sectionthird story.remedy:obtain special rigger's license forthwith.

    Nov 28, 2003 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain: defects are :(!) hoels in the ceiling (2) rotted wood at various location at under side of 1st fl in the cellar, remedy: make all necessary to the ceiling and floor

    Jun 30, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall: defect is cornice between 3 floor & roof is defective & cracked & broken at various locations on dekalb ave & franklin ave. remedy: submit enginess report of structur

    Jan 31, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occuancy, cof # 86308 indicate 2 stores on 1st floor. 1 apt on 2nd floor and 1 apt on 3rd floor is now illegally converted to 1 store on 1st floor 2 apts

    Dec 23, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. note. full partition walls illegally erected on 1st and 2nd floors subdividing each apartmetn into two apartments with 3 piece bath room sand kitchens with gas stoves. also illegally conv

    Dec 23, 2002 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 22, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 26, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 26, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 14, 2011 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jun 14, 2011 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Jun 14, 2011 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 14, 2011 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 14, 2011 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jun 14, 2011 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 14, 2011 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 14, 2011 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 14, 2011 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jun 14, 2011 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 14, 2011 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 14, 2011 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 10, 2011 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 10, 2011 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 10, 2011 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 10, 2011 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 24, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 24, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 24, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 30, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 30, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 30, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 3, 2006 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 3, 2006 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 14, 2006 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 18, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 18, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 18, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 18, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1955
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
4,975 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1927 / 5
Assessed value
$210,360
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #811048, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.

Questions about 495 Dekalb Avenue

Who owns 495 Dekalb Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dee Dee Foxon LLC.

Does 495 Dekalb Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 495 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 495 Dekalb Avenue built?

City records list 1955 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 495 Dekalb Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.