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1501 Dekalb Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03236-0049Map

Owner of record: 1501 Dekalb Avenue LLC

1501 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 1501 Dekalb Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 182 housing violations here, most recently on May 9, 2025. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
182
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
147

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 9, 2025

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 · 182

  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10 sq feet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and latch set in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 north at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3R

    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 acoustic ceiling tiles in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window pane balance at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees f at all hot water fixtures. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Nov 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp with padlock eye at scuttle hatch at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 1, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective unlevel wooden floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of disconnected radiator, danger to fall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at all walls approximately 4 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 13349097 issued 21-oct-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash, 1st window from south in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at all walls approximately 4 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 18, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 18, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 18, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Oct 13, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling approxi. 2 sqft in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south original violation 13338392 issued 13-oct-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 13, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective radiator valve at radiator in the 4th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Oct 13, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Oct 13, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling approxi. 2 sqft in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Oct 13, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling bordering skylight at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak around window frame in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jun 1, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window frame in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jun 1, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material around skylight at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at lower sash of fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Jun 1, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Apr 25, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass pane at skylite at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective culking around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Apr 25, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east original violation 13036977 issued 25-apr-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 25, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Apr 25, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective warped wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Apr 25, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 5, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 4, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 4, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records. partitionserected illegally subdividing 2 class"a" apts at 1st story creating 4 class"a" apts. rmdy: discontinue illegal us eof amended cofo.

    Mar 22, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. noted: excessive construction debris being stored in apts under construction on floors #3,2,1 & cellar. remedy: maintain adequate housekeeping.

    Jan 11, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post"dot" permit for street closing. noted: no dot permit posted for debris container occupying street in front of job site. remedy: post permit.

    Jan 11, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit"electrical". noted: at time of inspection at approx 9:05am observed at cellar branch wiring w/no permit filed for this vocation application states only at floors #1,2,3 & roof. remedy: obtain

    Jan 11, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob's. noted: no compliance recorded for vio#ecb 35154614y. remedy: file c of c.

    Feb 11, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing systems tested. observed on feb 11,2016 at 12:10pm in base/cellar.installed sump pump replaced gas stove apt 3r and replaced 50 gallon gas hot water heater-rmdy:perform

    Feb 11, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work no permit. observed on feb 11 2016 at 12noon. replaced 50 gallon hot water heater, insalled sump pump at front of building. discharge out window, replaced gas stove apt 3r-not part of appl#321525532 not a

    Feb 11, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bulding in code compliant manner. service equipment boiler. obserfed on bis records no annual comm. boiler inspection 2015 #133688 active. rmdy: maintain boiler.

    Feb 11, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at apts 2r,3l,1l,1r excessive debris. remedy: repair &/or replace,remove debris.

    Feb 11, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Misc viol. observed on feb 11,2016 at bst level. future connections onhouse gas lines throughout tees and caps valves ilelgal.photos taken. inspection part of safety sweep. rmdy:comply with nov.

    Feb 11, 2016

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: at apt 2r demolition of entire apt,ceilings,walls w/o required fire stopping. apt 3r is occupied,apt 1r is occupie

    Feb 11, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrial work w/o permit. observed at 12:45pm new exit lights installed throughout hallways & 1 new boiler in basement. no application is on file for new electrical work. remedy: obtain permit.

    Feb 11, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments.noted: at time of inspection application alt type 2 321152532 indicates on line 26 building is not to remain occupied or

    Sep 16, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 14, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 3, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 20, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 4, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 4, 2020 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 3, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 4, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 7, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 16, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 16, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 16, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 16, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 8, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 8, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 30, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 4, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 8, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 15, 2018 · Apt 1L

    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
5,250 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3236 / 49
Assessed value
$649,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #335501, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.

Questions about 1501 Dekalb Avenue

Who owns 1501 Dekalb Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1501 Dekalb Avenue LLC.

Does 1501 Dekalb Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 182 housing violations at this property.

Is 1501 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 1501 Dekalb Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1501 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.