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1493 Dekalb Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03236-0052Map

Owner of record: Dekalb Apartments LLC

1493 Dekalb Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Dekalb Apartments LLC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on October 2, 2024. 1 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
14
DOB violations
27
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 2, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 14

  • A

    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

    Oct 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    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.

    Oct 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box [ missing notice ] at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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, 1st story

    Oct 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor [ missing frame ] at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Oct 2, 2024

    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 28, 2023

    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 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story

    Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of commercial space converted to a class a apartment with a bathtub,wash basin,and water closet located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story

    Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible the gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Aug 17, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 27

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 18, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 18, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 18, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Observed violation conditions dumpster over flowing with debris and no cover.comply with code

    Jul 26, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records. as per bldg apt records bldg is a 2 family dwelling w/no occupancy at cellar level;only for storage & mechanical. at the time of inspection observed full

    Jul 26, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: gained access to cellar level & observed full height partition walls erected to create 4 class'b'sro apts. each unit has a bed w/personal effects,clothing,microwave,electrical hot

    Jul 26, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: gained access to cellar level & observed a 3pc bathroom(lavatory sink,toilet,stand up shower)water & waste lines. in addition copper water lines located in boiler repaired & repla

    Jul 26, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioners order to obtain a permit per violation #34613489h for work w/o a permit erected a 2 story extension on the east side of the bldg. no record of correction in the dob record

    Apr 13, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with an order of commissioner's to obtain a permit per violation 34613489h erected 2 sty extension at east side of bldg etc. remedy: correct violation 34613489h.

    Sep 17, 2008 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner to correct violation 34613489h for work w/o erected 2 story extension at the east side of the bldg & other construction works. no record of correction in bldg

    Mar 7, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted at east side bldg 2 story enclosed wood frame horizontal & vertical extension measured 7'-5" wide by 55' depth. noted: interior floor to ceiling partitions erected at 1st fl

    Oct 10, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dob records. noted: bldg legally approved for residential, commercial at 1st fl front section of bldg & driveway. however existing driveway has been altered as an

    Oct 10, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 16, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 7, 2010 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 17, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 16, 2004 · 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 (C1)
Year built
1901
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
6,853 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3236 / 52
Assessed value
$796,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #391283, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.

Questions about 1493 Dekalb Avenue

Who owns 1493 Dekalb Avenue?

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

Does 1493 Dekalb Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 1493 Dekalb Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 1493 Dekalb Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1493 Dekalb Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.