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1511 Dekalb Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03236-0046Map

Owner of record: 1511 Dekalb Avenue LLC

1511 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 1511 Dekalb Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 165 housing violations here, most recently on February 27, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
165
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
134

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 27, 2026

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
4
About 67% of the building's 6 apartments
Down from 18 in 2018

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 · 165

  • I

    The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker, until (1) an application and plan for the work required by this article have been filed with and approved by the department of buildings, where required, (2) such work has been completed by the owner and approved by the department or the department of buildings where required, (3) where required by the department of buildings, a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained and (4) the department has inspected and determined that such dwelling is habitable. 3r 3rd story (n1), 3l 3rd story(s1), 2r 2nd story (n1), 1l 1st story (s1), and 1r 1st story (n1) vacate order #260449

    Feb 27, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at skylight at roof

    Feb 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster greater than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof scuttle ladder at scuttle opening , 3rd story

    Jul 3, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle opening nailed shut , 3rd story

    Jul 3, 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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective broken glass upper sash in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated ceiling at basement

    Mar 21, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ... at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at cellar

    Jul 7, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at cellar

    Jun 30, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose aluminum capping at exterior of building above 4th window from north. , 1st story

    Jun 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glazing at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at south

    May 13, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • I

    The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property

    Feb 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe at ceiling rear at cellar

    Nov 21, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling and north wall approx 15 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east original violation 13465265 issued 21-nov-19 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    Nov 21, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 21, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 21, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 21, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling and north wall approx 15 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 21, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Plumbing none

    Based on lic #001343 being inactive, stop all plumbing work under job #340582694 immediately.

    Jul 2, 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 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 23, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 31, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 31, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 31, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Relief valve discharge pipe entombed in cement floor.cease use.correct hazardous condition immediately. do not operate boiler. call dob to re-inspect to lift cease use 212-393-2784

    Mar 29, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to bldg w/out insp & certification by dob. on 8/1/18 @ approx 11:30am observed in cellar an active gas line w/ new 1/2 inch gas piping installed supplying gas to the upper floor w/out any gas

    Aug 1, 2018 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/out a permit. on 8/1/18 @ approx observed in the cellar an active gas line w/ new 1/2 inch gas piping installed w/out any permits on file under dob records. pictures taken. rem: obtain all required permi

    Aug 1, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. joint insp w/ plumbing development unit on 8/1/18 @ approx 11:30am observed in the cellar an active gas line having an illegal gas bushing fitting installed a

    Aug 1, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Breaching not sealed to chimney and need support straps

    Aug 30, 1990

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 16, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 18, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 12, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 12, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 22, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 22, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    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
4,275 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3236 / 46
Assessed value
$529,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #337763, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.

Questions about 1511 Dekalb Avenue

Who owns 1511 Dekalb Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1511 Dekalb Avenue LLC.

Does 1511 Dekalb Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 165 housing violations at this property.

Is 1511 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 1511 Dekalb Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1511 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.