178 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-02102-0031Map
Owner of record: 180 Dekalb Ave LLC
178 Dekalb Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 180 Dekalb Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 80 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 80
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 1
- 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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 80
- 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.
May 4, 2026
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.
Jun 9, 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.
Nov 25, 2024
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.
Mar 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing [concrete block used for holding front entrance door to building open ] at , 1st story
Jun 27, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jun 27, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing [concrete block used for holding vestibule door open ] at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items on floor at public hall, 4th story
Jun 27, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface and grouted joints and caulking of visible mold at east, south and west walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plywood flooring in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective counter top at base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden base at upper east wall cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing wood drawer at base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plywood flooring inside base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items on floor at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 27, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the entrance located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door to closet at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at closet door at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at south wall leading to the fire escape in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling inside closet at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling inside closet at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 29, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th, 3rd and 2nd story balconies at south stack, building rear at fire escape
May 29, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder , table and other household items at public hall, 4th story
May 29, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at wall at public hall, 4th story
May 29, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder, discarded air conditioner and household items at public hall, 3rd story
May 29, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device to closet door at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 9
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 31, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 31, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 24, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 30, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 30, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 15, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Jun 16, 1986
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 16, 1986
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at the time of inspection, observed thenew installation of a hot water heater located in boiler room at cellar level. in addition, make: ao smith model #pcg-100400,100% completed
Jun 26, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - General
Cabinet
May 26, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 26, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 26, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 26, 2022 · Apt 5
Close
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- Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 26, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
May 26, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 26, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 26, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 26, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 26, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door frame
May 26, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 26, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 26, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 26, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 10, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 7, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 7, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 7, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 7, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 7, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Oct 13, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 7,974 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,160 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 2102 / 31
- Assessed value
- $2,092,500
- Landmark / historic district
- Fort Greene Historic District
HPD registration #342945, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.
Questions about 178 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 178 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 180 Dekalb Ave LLC.
Does 178 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 80 housing violations at this property.
Is 178 Dekalb Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 178 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 178 Dekalb Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.