254 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01929-0021Map
Owner of record: Klein, Zigmund
254 Dekalb Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1879 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Klein, Zigmund. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on August 30, 2026. 7 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 14
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 · 11
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 4
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 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 22, 2023
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.
Feb 24, 2022
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.
Feb 24, 2022
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 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south
Oct 22, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story
Oct 22, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house-hold articles
May 22, 2002
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum
Jan 28, 1999
Open — False certification
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- General
Ventilation system
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 43RDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 43RDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 0
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1879
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,467 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,335 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1929 / 21
- Assessed value
- $915,750
- Landmark / historic district
- Clinton Hill Historic District
HPD registration #373739, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.
Questions about 254 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 254 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Klein, Zigmund.
Does 254 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 254 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 254 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1879 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 254 Dekalb Avenue?
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.