1517 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03236-0044Map
Owner of record: Issac Dekalb, LLC
1517 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 Issac Dekalb, LLC. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on November 23, 2024. 4 of the 37 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 302
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 · 37
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanently installed kickstand at vestibule door keeping it from being self closing at compactor closet, 1st story
Nov 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand doorstop installed at vestibule door , 1st story
Nov 18, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Nov 18, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand door stopper installed at vestibule door , 1st story
Nov 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at vestibule door , 1st story
Oct 31, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle, shelf, vatious household items at public hall, 3rd story
May 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 2nd story
May 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2023
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand door-stop installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 8, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective building front entrance door , 1st story
May 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2020 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2020 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at building entrance and vestibule doors , 1st story
Jul 26, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2020 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2020 · Apt 1L
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.
Oct 16, 2018
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 21, 2017
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.
Oct 8, 2015
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective windows in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Feb 11, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective shut-off valve to radiator at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 23, 2014
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 ceiling pierced and wood staircase erected to create duplex apartment above north four room, in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 5, 2011 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1L
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2010 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective ,, in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector -- missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , at entrance, 1st story, apartment
Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 1L
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard at entrance, 1st story, apartment
Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - 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 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 13, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 3
Burnham boiler installed w/permit 320437238 not signed off+junk in boiler room+chimney base cleanout is full;correct violation+submit certificate of correction
Oct 24, 2025 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 3
Failure to maintain defect is in that in apt #1l bathroom floor behindtoilet has a hole in floor due to a water leak.rem-maintain bldg make all necessary repairs.
Mar 29, 2010 · Penalty $200
Active - Class - 2
B254 25a.25b.40.46b.44c.5a.50a.50b.50c.50d.50e.50f 50a no mixing valve on coil 50b pipe hot water relief valve discharge down 50c replace safety valve w/w asme type side blow down 50d seperate control from 1/4"
Dec 1, 2008 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 22, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 22, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 22, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 25, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 25, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 18, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - General
Floor
Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Floor
Apr 5, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Apr 5, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 5, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 5, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Apr 5, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Apr 5, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Apr 5, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 18, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 18, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 18, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 18, 2011 · 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
- 4,750 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3236 / 44
- Assessed value
- $588,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #330628, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.
Questions about 1517 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 1517 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Issac Dekalb, LLC.
Does 1517 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 1517 Dekalb Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1517 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1517 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.