1531 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03236-0039Map
Owner of record: 1531 Dekalb, LLC
1531 Dekalb Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 1531 Dekalb, LLC. HPD has recorded 89 housing violations here, most recently on July 10, 2025. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 89
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 69
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 · 89
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 of drop ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to public hall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kinckstand doorstop installed at door in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 acoustic tiles dropped ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt with lockable device install at door in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hinges at the 2nd door from south at west in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at entrance door at building front , 1st story
Apr 22, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at entrance door at building entrance , 1st story
Apr 22, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kickstand at entrance door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste water line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of loose exposed wiring at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash glass pane, at 2nd window from west, at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread 1st from bottom at building front, stoop
Oct 6, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at building front entrance door
Oct 6, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,250 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3236 / 39
- Assessed value
- $649,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #331468, last renewed Jul 15, 2026.
Questions about 1531 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 1531 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1531 Dekalb, LLC.
Does 1531 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 89 housing violations at this property.
Is 1531 Dekalb Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 67% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1531 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1531 Dekalb Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.