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1252 Dekalb Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03243-0017Map

Owner of record: Nieves Felix

1252 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 Nieves Felix. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
58
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
70

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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
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 · 58

  • 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
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 27, 2024

    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.

    Apr 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit lower window sash 2 from from east at south in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at the upper and lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 3R

    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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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 21, 2017

    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 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jul 2, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective thermal window lower sash counter balances, in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling ligth fixture, in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit upper & lower sash at west window in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing shut-off valve handle at radiator in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 2nd room from east, the 4th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 23, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 23, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 23, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story

    Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following .. a minimum 100 watts of incandescent lighting required..

    Sep 9, 2010

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate north room in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at apt.entrance door in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose sink kitchen 3 sty east apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Jan 8, 1992 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe sink 2 sty east apt 2l kitchen. , section '' ''

    Apr 11, 1991 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of accoustic drop ceiling installed 2 sty east apt 2l bathroom. , section '' ''

    Apr 11, 1991 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperable electrical light system ceiling 2 sty east apt 2l front room. , section '' ''

    Apr 11, 1991 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the wasteline sink 3 sty east apt 3l kitchen. , section '' ''

    Nov 7, 1990 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty southeast apt 2l bathroom. , section '' ''

    May 23, 1990 · Apt 2L

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor 2 sty apt 2l bathroom er1. , section '' ''

    May 23, 1990 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall 2nd room from rear 3 sty east apt 36 williams 443 5702 er1. located at apt 36

    Sep 1, 1989 · Apt 36

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall kitchen 3 sty east apt 3l williams 443 5702 er1. , section '' ''

    Sep 1, 1989 · Apt 3L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall kitchen 3 sty east apt 3l williams 443 5702 er1. , section '' ''

    Sep 1, 1989 · Apt 3L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint all steam risers & radiators 3 sty east apt 3l williams 443 5702 er1. , section '' ''

    Sep 1, 1989 · Apt 3L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint all doors door frames & window frames 3 sty east apt 3l williams 443 5702 er1. , section '' ''

    Sep 1, 1989 · Apt 3L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty east apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Aug 17, 1989 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets cold water bathtub 3 sty east apt 3l bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jul 3, 1989 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty apt 3l kitchen. , section '' ''

    Jan 4, 1989 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 3 sty apt 3l bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jan 4, 1989 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed chimney at expo#2 in state of disrepair bricks damaged eroded mortar joints., repair and/or replace

    Aug 28, 2023 · Penalty $312

    Active
  • Class - 3

    No boiler room access posted in all asper section of law hmc27-2033. correct violating condition and submit a certificate of correction.

    Feb 28, 2022 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit work noted at cellar lvl installed full height partitions creating 2rms installed water & waste lines for a 3pc bath sink toilet shower tub rem: obtain permit or restore to prior legal conditi

    Oct 1, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 23, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 23, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 23, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 23, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 23, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 26, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 26, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 7, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 9, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 9, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 9, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 24, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 22, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 22, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 22, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 22, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 22, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 1, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 3, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 29, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 29, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 29, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 29, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 29, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 15, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 15, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    May 29, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 29, 2009 · 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 (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 / 17
Assessed value
$421,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #322606, last renewed Oct 10, 2025.

Questions about 1252 Dekalb Avenue

Who owns 1252 Dekalb Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nieves Felix.

Does 1252 Dekalb Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.

Is 1252 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 1252 Dekalb Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1252 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.