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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 14
- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 28, 2023
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 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.