1259 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03232-0070Map
Owner of record: Jimenez, Dominga
1259 Dekalb Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Jimenez, Dominga. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 41 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 51
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 · 48
- 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
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.
Nov 19, 2025
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
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.
Apr 9, 2024
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.
Nov 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at vestibule
May 5, 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.
Mar 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.
Nov 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded brick facade at exterior east wall of building front extending between 1st and 4th story.
Jul 25, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household articles at east stack balcony building front. all balconies all stories at fire escape
Jul 25, 2022
Open — Invalid certification
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule entrance at public hall, 1st story
Jul 25, 2022
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent door stopper at vestibule entrance at public hall, 1st story
Jul 25, 2022
Open — Nov certified late - 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
Jul 25, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jul 25, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor [ missing frame ] at public hall, 1st story
Jul 25, 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, 1st story
Jul 25, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles obstructing egress near scuttle ladder at public hall, 4th story
Jul 25, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - 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 - 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
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.
Apr 8, 2021
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.
Nov 4, 2016
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 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock key operated installed at iron door at building entrance.. , 1st story
Nov 1, 2011
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at front entrance door to building
Jan 18, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double-cylinder lock at building entrance door from street to vestibule , 1st story
Nov 29, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a key -operated double cylinder lock to gate at entrance door , 1st story
Jan 13, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock on front entrance door to the building
Oct 24, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, east wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
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 drop ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at east wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to apt. in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from north at east wall, 1st radiator from west at north wall, 1st riser from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 2nd closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st door from west at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock, at building entrance door
Apr 3, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner at window, 4th story balcony
Oct 22, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots, 4th story balcony
Oct 22, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the yard & cellar.
Jun 25, 1990
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
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
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is on front wall of building bricks on uppermost partion of parapet are loose and missing bricks are being stored on top of coping stones roof level west wall
Feb 15, 1998 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2010 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 17, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 17, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Mold
Aug 17, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 17, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2003 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2003 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2003 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2003 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2003 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2003 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2003 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2003 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2003 · Apt 4L
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 8 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1904
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,125 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3232 / 70
- Assessed value
- $567,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #323086, last renewed Jan 29, 2026.
Questions about 1259 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 1259 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jimenez, Dominga.
Does 1259 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 1259 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 1259 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1904 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1259 Dekalb Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.