1663 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03238-0037Map
Owner of record: Ruffo, Giuseppe
1663 Dekalb Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ruffo, Giuseppe. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on November 29, 2024. 3 of the 7 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 11
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 7
- 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 29, 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 22, 2023
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.
Mar 22, 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.
Oct 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2008 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2008 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 213, subd. 5 m/d law discontinue use of interior room for living or provide a single opening of at least 60 percent of area of the partition to room having window opening directly to street or yard , in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2008 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 2, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 2, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34943460x issued on 2/1/12. for creating class'a' apt w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Dec 8, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct cconditions cited in nov 34943460x for creating class'a' apt @ cellar w/o a permit. remedy: correct conditions cited.
Mar 30, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file c of c w/dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34943461h file illegal occupancy at cellar level. remedy: file c of c.
Mar 30, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. noted: at cellar level full height partitions erectedto create class a apt. water/waste lines installed for 3 pc bathroom (sink,toilet,shower) & residential sink & gas line for stove. remedy:
Feb 1, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records. note: recordsindicate 6 family dwelling. at cellar level class 'a' apt w/full kitchen 3 pc bathroom (toilet sink shower) and sleeping. no 2cndary egress.
Feb 1, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 16, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 16, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Floor
Jul 16, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Floor
Jul 16, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Floor
Jul 16, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 16, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Electric
Wiring
Jul 16, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,875 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3238 / 37
- Assessed value
- $463,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #332585, last renewed Oct 29, 2025.
Questions about 1663 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 1663 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ruffo, Giuseppe.
Does 1663 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 1663 Dekalb Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1663 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1663 Dekalb Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.