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244 Dekalb Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-02105-0032Map

Owner of record: Breed, Maxwell

244 Dekalb Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1868 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Breed, Maxwell. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025.

HPD violations
16
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 18, 2025

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 · 16

  • 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 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 closed
  • 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, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 closed
  • 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 closed
  • 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 closed
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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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 closed
  • 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 closed
  • 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 closed
  • 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 closed
  • 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 closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Feb 7, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 7, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 17, 1986

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Work alters w/o variance permit contrary to 28.105.12.5.noted @ time of inspection job 320976315 had men on site working w/o variance.rem:obtain after hours variance

    Jun 13, 2015 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Use of rigging equipment without a special rigger license. no sidwalk shed. remedy: provide riggers liscence and sidewalk shed. swo # 5307

    May 30, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 22, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 22, 2007 · Apt 3

    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
1868
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
3,600 ft²
Lot area
1,821 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
2105 / 32
Assessed value
$233,880
Landmark / historic district
Fort Greene Historic District

HPD registration #372261, last renewed Jan 6, 2015.

Questions about 244 Dekalb Avenue

Who owns 244 Dekalb Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Breed, Maxwell.

Does 244 Dekalb Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 244 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 244 Dekalb Avenue built?

City records list 1868 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 244 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.