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
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 · 31
- 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 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 31, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of active water leak at ceiling at lobby, 1st story
Jun 16, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing bell-buzzer intercom system at lobby, 1st story
Jun 16, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes at lobby, 1st story
Jun 16, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective unhinged door bathroom 3rd story south apt
Feb 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line washbasin bathroom -3rd story south apt
Feb 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from window to fire escape 2nd story apt #1
Feb 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of razor wire installed at east and west sides of extension roof
Feb 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure bottom right hand rail rear fire escape -roof to exension roof
Feb 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure bottom rail -3rd story rear
Feb 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure top return rail- 3rd story rear
Feb 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling in cellar throughout
Feb 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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
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.