1615 Dekalb Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03237-0041Map

Owner of record: Dekalb Ave Lofts Apts LLC

1615 Dekalb Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 21 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Dekalb Ave Lofts Apts LLC. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on March 22, 2021. 2 of the 2 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 2
DOB violations: 44
ECB violations: 23
HPD complaints: 18

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Mar 22, 2021

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 · 2

BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 44

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 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
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 22, 2021
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
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 30, 2020
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 21, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 9, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 20, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 23, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
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 - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 6, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
3f3152
Aug 20, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
3f3152
Aug 3, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 23

Class - 1
High co, boiler leaking..cease use. do not operate boiler until hazzardous condition is corrected and dob is notified to reinspect and lift cease use. call 212-393-2784
Mar 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
97- failure to maintain elevator device. respondent failed to provide proper access in order, that the dept can perform periodic inspection per 28-3046 and appendix k of the of the bldg code. respondent failed
Mar 27, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. note: nov #34831133m issued on 1.15.10 for occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or dob records, to date no c/c has been submitted.
Oct 9, 2012 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
Class - 1
59y11 26m07 52q08 56v13 60b09 42m07 42bb11 40m07 67m07 37q03 06q03 16e01 16j01 70o02 34q03 cease use items 59y pads and drum soaked with oilrepair pads 26m missing escape hatch 52q cable guards 56y seal leaks
May 20, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cofc w/the dob.respondnent failed to correct violating conditions and file a cofc pursuant to28-204.2 nov#34757690m.rem:correct violating conditions and file a cof
Jan 5, 2011
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34547020h for work w/o permit. no record of correction. remedy: comply w/comm's order & obtain permit.
Oct 5, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34547020h for work w/o permit. no record of correction. remedy: comply w/comm's order & obtain permit.
Aug 3, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file a certificate of correction for vio #34547020h for (work w/o permit). remedy: file cert of correction.
Aug 2, 2010 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Fail to file c of c with dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violations 34831133m occupancy contrary. remedy: file certificate of correction
Jun 3, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov for work done w/out permit.34547020h. rem: correct conditions cited in 34547020h.
Mar 16, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve

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Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept. of bldg records or c of o. d.o.b. records indicate premises to be legally approved for a factory now premises converted into 21 loft apts. 7 apt. per fl 7 on 3rd
Jan 15, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Class - 1
Fail to correct ecb 3457020h for illegal work at premise. no records of correction w/dob. remedy: comply with order.
Oct 6, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 failure to comply w/ comm order to obtain a permit per violation 3457020h for work done w/o a permit rem: correct violation 34547020h
Apr 28, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ commissioners order to obtain permit per violation 34547020h for work done w/o a permit. remedy: correct violation 34547020h.
Oct 2, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Hazardous
Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner to correct violation 346198942 for failure to correct violating conditions cited in 34547020h no record of correction in dob records rem: correct condition in
Apr 21, 2008 · Penalty $1,500
Active
Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct conditionin nov 34585746x for failure to correct violating condition cited in nov 34547020h. no record of correction in dob records. remedy: correct
Nov 27, 2007 · Penalty $3,000
Active
Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb #34547020h in that partition walls have been erected & plumbing lines installed thru-out the bldg w/o permits.the
Jul 21, 2007 · Penalty $3,000
Active
Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the viol condition of ecb #34547020h in that partition walls have been erected & plumbing lines run/ installed thru-out the bldg w/o permit(s). 21
Mar 10, 2007 · Penalty $1,500
Active
Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o. note:above premises has beenconverted into a loft bldg w/21 lofts & is now occupied w/o a valid c of o. remedy:obtain valid c of o
Nov 16, 2006 · Penalty $350
Active
Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted:full heihgt partition walls erected & plumbing lines installed throughout above premises creating 21 lofts allw/3pc baths & kit w/electrical stoves.remedy:obtain a permit to
Nov 16, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active
Hazardous
36,51.bq9 installed boiler without permits and used boiler is thoub equipment use permit.boiler i.d. fulton 53243yr 1987.
Feb 29, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
53m,20d,57o,46k,36t,. 46- replace rusted ropes provide light in motor room secure 3rd floor hall station.
May 19, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Non-hazardous
38x,53x,73m,(73) five year test. proper tag and file elv3 form
Aug 12, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Active

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 18, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2021 · Apt 2E
Close
Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close
Electric
Lighting
Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close
Electric
Lighting
Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close

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Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 1G
Close
Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 1G
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2020 · Apt 2E
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2009 · Apt 1D
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Sep 19, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Sep 19, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Fire-escape
Sep 15, 2009 · 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: Elevator apartment building (D3)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 3
Residential units: 21
Building area: 18,900 ft²
Lot area: 8,000 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 304
Council district: 37
Block / lot: 3237 / 41
Assessed value: $589,950
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 1615 Dekalb Avenue

Who owns 1615 Dekalb Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dekalb Ave Lofts Apts LLC.

Does 1615 Dekalb Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.

Is 1615 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 1615 Dekalb Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1615 Dekalb Avenue?

It has 21 residential units.

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