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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 7, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 25% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 91

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling c at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing stoping device at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.