1557 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03237-0061Map
Owner of record: 1557 Dekalb LLC
1557 Dekalb Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1557 Dekalb LLC. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 5 of the 37 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 80
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 37
- ANon-hazardous
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.
May 4, 2026
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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window counter balance lower sash at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective (inoperative) electrical light fixture at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story
Jul 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Sep 30, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective doors of the closet in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at the electrical wall outlet in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective linoleum flooring in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective faucet fixture of the sink in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Dec 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective buzzer in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 00; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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; located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 2, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at outlet at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jul 8, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jul 8, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jul 8, 2017 · Apt 3L
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jul 8, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 2 square feet around window recess in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jul 8, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
May 13, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- 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
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
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Sep 18, 1996 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Jul 2, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 28, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 19, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Mold
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Windows
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Windows
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 5, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | $999,999 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 8 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,060 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,100 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3237 / 61
- Assessed value
- $558,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #313775, last renewed Jan 26, 2026.
Questions about 1557 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 1557 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1557 Dekalb LLC.
Does 1557 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 1557 Dekalb Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1557 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1557 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.