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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 23, 2024

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 33% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 37

  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand doorstop installed at vestibule door , 1st story

    Nov 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand door stopper installed at vestibule door , 1st story

    Nov 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at vestibule door , 1st story

    Oct 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle, shelf, vatious household items at public hall, 3rd story

    May 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 2nd story

    May 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 dismissed
  • 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 dismissed
  • 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 dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at building entrance and vestibule doors , 1st story

    Jul 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 dismissed
  • 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 dismissed
  • 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 dismissed
  • 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 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.