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153 Dekalb Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-02100-0038Map

Owner of record: Farlyn Properties Corporation

153 Dekalb Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1879 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Farlyn Properties Corporation. HPD has recorded 131 housing violations here, most recently on March 22, 2023. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
131
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 22, 2023

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 · 131

  • 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

    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 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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.

    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
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  • 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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rusted and corroded metal handrails from front areaway of the staircase to at stoop, 1st story

    Jul 24, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 incandescent or equivalent minimun required at stoop, 1st story

    Jul 24, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing mortise lock in the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 24, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of void between the wooden front entrance doors of the building exposing the locking device and hindering security at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 24, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic floor tiles in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 24, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wooden treds 10,11;12 and 14 up from the 1st story to at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jul 24, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose balustrade edging the balcony at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 24, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of raised floor surface installed outside the entrance door to the north studio apt#3 creating a potential trip hazard at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 24, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cylinder lock was removed which has left a hole in the studio apartment door in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jul 24, 2002 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plywood paneling nailed on the exterior side of the studio apartment door in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jul 24, 2002 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the studio apartment of ms.anderson located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jul 24, 2002 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors of the studio apartment in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jul 24, 2002 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at the door of the studio apartment in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jul 24, 2002 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric bell/buzzer system of the studio in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jul 24, 2002 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of defunct metal pipe protruding from east wall inside the floor cabinet in the kitchenette located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jul 24, 2002 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock at the north wall in the studio apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jul 24, 2002 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations.

    Jul 24, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a concealed water leak from the ceiling at bathroom, 2nd story, apartment

    Nov 27, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose wood treads 1-3 stories at public hall stairs

    Nov 27, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceilings 1 story to at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 27, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling at the heat riser in the north room , 2nd story, apartment

    Nov 27, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive accumulation of dust in the north room and at bathroom, 2nd story, apartment

    Nov 27, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets of the wash basin at bathroom, 2nd story, apartment

    Nov 27, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive dust throughout the at public hall

    Nov 27, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment

    Nov 27, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in te north room , 2nd story, apartment

    Nov 27, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective doorbell system at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment

    Nov 27, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic floor tiles at bathroom, 2nd story, apartment

    Nov 27, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling at bathroom, 2nd story, apartment

    Nov 27, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended acustical tile ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Aug 21, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Aug 21, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Aug 21, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Aug 21, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective corroded metal handrail at the front entrance to the building at stoop

    Aug 21, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete columns of the ballustrade front entrance to building at stoop

    Aug 21, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cornice at west , roof

    Aug 21, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded and/or spalling brownstone facade at front wall of building at front areaway

    Aug 21, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration the drop ceiling at bathroom, 2nd story, apartment

    Aug 14, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at door vestibule to 1st story public hall at public hall

    Aug 14, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 14

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Aug 17, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 19, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 19, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Feb 5, 1986

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 5, 1986

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans. non-conforming work noted. on job# 301104503-01 bath rooms on 2nd and 3rd floor are not as per plans. also builhead erected approx. 4'x4'x8' are not on approved plans

    Feb 6, 2002 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not comfrom to approved plans. non - conforminh work noted ; job 301164503 - 01 approved 11/08/01 page 3 of 4 indicate no change to 2nd floor observed a 32" x 79" wood frame and glass pannel foor at a

    Dec 19, 2001 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at remises at time of inspection and no tenant protection plan stop all work ! call department of building at (718) 802-3685 for inspection before returning to work. remedy : p

    Dec 18, 2001 · Penalty $130

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 1, 2003 · Apt .

    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
1879
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
848 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
2100 / 38
Assessed value
$258,600
Landmark / historic district
Fort Greene Historic District

HPD registration #303438, last renewed Sep 23, 2025.

Questions about 153 Dekalb Avenue

Who owns 153 Dekalb Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Farlyn Properties Corporation.

Does 153 Dekalb Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 131 housing violations at this property.

Is 153 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 153 Dekalb Avenue built?

City records list 1879 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 153 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.