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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 29, 2024

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
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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 · 7

  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • 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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.