225 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-02091-0068Map
Owner of record: Dekalb Arms 1-80 LLC
225 Dekalb Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1869 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Dekalb Arms 1-80 LLC. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 14 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 3
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 · 21
- 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 24, 2025
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.
Dec 3, 2024
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.
Nov 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household storage racks, hindering access to the scuttle closet, at public hall, 3rd story
May 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 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.
Apr 21, 2021
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.
Nov 7, 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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose lock sets entrance doors, throughout 2nd story apt 1.
Feb 17, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture south room, 2nd story apt 1.
Feb 17, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls, ceiling & woodwork, throughout 2nd story apt 1.
Feb 17, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice throughout 2nd story apt.
Feb 17, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color bathroom ceiling 2nd sty apt.
Feb 17, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of paint chipping bathtub bathroom 2nd sty apt.
Feb 17, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2nd story west apt. #1.
Feb 17, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches, 2nd story apt 1.
Feb 17, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wall outlet kitchen, 2nd story apt 1.
Feb 17, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rotted sink base bottom cabinet kitchen, 2nd story apt 1.
Feb 17, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls kitchen, 2nd story apt 1.
Feb 17, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line washbasin bathroom, 2nd story apt 1.
Feb 17, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 28, 2001 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- 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
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 10, 2018
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #37005541x issued 09/06/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. an acceptible certificate
May 17, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #37005540y issued 09/06/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. an acceptible certificate
May 17, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Gsa-125 gas fired hot water boiler not registered.rem:register boiler and submit certificate of correction
Sep 6, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
New yorker gas fired hot water boiler model# c63-oc-nc installed w/out a permit. obtain a permit & submit a c of c.
Sep 6, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Gsa-125 gas fired hot water boiler not registered.rem:register boiler & submit certificate of correction
Sep 6, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 21, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1869
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,418 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,552 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 2091 / 68
- Assessed value
- $169,920
- Landmark / historic district
- Fort Greene Historic District
HPD registration #817276, last renewed Apr 24, 2026.
Questions about 225 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 225 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dekalb Arms 1-80 LLC.
Does 225 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 225 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 225 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1869 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 225 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.