1248 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03243-0015Map
Owner of record: 1248 Dekalb,
1248 Dekalb Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 1248 Dekalb,. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on April 8, 2021. 6 of the 14 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 186
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 · 14
- 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 - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Feb 6, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at south fire escape stack, building rear
Feb 6, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit all windows upper and lower sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats. at cellar
Sep 6, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 29
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: demolition and renovation work in progress at various location of building interior. no permit posted for demolition and renovation work remedy: stop all work. file plans and obtain all necessary permits for demo and renovation work
Nov 1, 1999
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
As per class 1 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.
May 12, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Fail to correct conditions cited in nov 34793196p for work done w.o permit (installed water & waste line, gas line etc) remedy: correct conditions cited in 34793196p
Jun 3, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct conditions in #34793196-p removed gas lines installed water &waste lines. remedy: comply w/code.
Jan 19, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to correct ecb#34688848r for illegal sub-dividing of apt 1b & 1c. no record of correction with dob. rem: comply with owner!!
Aug 13, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner order to file certificate of correction nov #34760748n pursuant to 28-204.2 rem: file certificate of correction.
Aug 13, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. illegal work noted throughout. entire bldg rem oved with new gas lines, electrical breaker box/bx cable also new water & waste lines throughout. evident sign of layout change. work approx
Aug 13, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 misc viol: fail to comply w/comm order to correct ecb nov# 34688848r for illegal subdividing of apt on 1st fl (1b & 1c) no record of correction with dob. remedy: comply with commissioner's order.
Feb 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Wrk w/o a permit illegal wrk noted 1st fl left side apt have been subdivided in order to create 2 studio apt w/o prior obtaining the required permits & approvals from the nyc dob for illegal wrk (apt 1b &1c)
Jul 10, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept records noted 1st apt left side of double loaded corridor have been illegally subdivided into 2 studio apts & illegally occupied contrary to dob records in that app #
Jul 10, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted iron security door @ entry to bldg & iron gate @ fence property line front yard setback improperly installed w/swing obstructing ea other preventing proper
Jul 10, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Active
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- Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldg records 1sty 2 apt converted into 4 class a apts 2 sty 2 apt converted into 4 class a apts 3 sty apt 3l converted into 2 class a apts remedy restore
Jun 5, 2008 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit.hazardous work noted:partitions illegally removed & erected in apartments on the 1st & 2nd floors creating numerous rooms,also noted new electrical installation & major plumbing roughing from
Dec 13, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: demolation & renovation work in progress at various locations of bldg. interior. no permit posted for demolition nd renovation work. remedy: stop all work , file plans & o
Nov 1, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 31, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 31, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 7, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Oct 23, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 16, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Mold
Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 15, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Floor
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Floor
Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 13, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 13, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 13, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 13, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 13, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 13, 2008 · Apt 1B
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
- 4,125 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3243 / 15
- Assessed value
- $421,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #359808, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.
Questions about 1248 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 1248 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1248 Dekalb,.
Does 1248 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 1248 Dekalb Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1248 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1248 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.