1553 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03237-0063Map
Owner of record: Renato Dirusso
1553 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 Renato Dirusso. HPD has recorded 91 housing violations here, most recently on October 7, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 91
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 118
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 · 91
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at 1st window recess from south at west in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at 1st window recess from south at west in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling c at public hall, 4th story
Jun 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Mar 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ..bulkhead door leading to roof at public hall, 4th story
Mar 2, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 3R
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slide bolt arranged for padlocking, installed at metal gate at window leading to fire escape in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing stoping device at building front entrance door , 1st story
Dec 7, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at riser in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 7; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze porcelain bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door to apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective the base cabinet at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective (sloping) wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glaze in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west wall & south walls (approx 12 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2018 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2018 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2018 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2018 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2018 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak from ceiling to south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak from ceiling to north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- 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 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 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-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection observed electrical work in the basement area of 1553 dekalb ave. new bx was ran from panel to 3(cables) where they are setup for washers and dryers. no permit on file f
Oct 16, 2020 · Penalty $625
Active
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 6, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 12, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 12, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 12, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 12, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 12, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 12, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 12, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 12, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 12, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 12, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 12, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 12, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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 / 63
- Assessed value
- $558,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #318365, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.
Questions about 1553 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 1553 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Renato Dirusso.
Does 1553 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 91 housing violations at this property.
Is 1553 Dekalb Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1553 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1553 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.