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
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 · 58
- 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.
May 4, 2026
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 27, 2024
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.
Apr 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
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.
Apr 8, 2021
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.
Apr 8, 2021
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 21, 2017
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 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sink kitchen 3 sty east apt 3l. , section '' ''
Jan 8, 1992 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe sink 2 sty east apt 2l kitchen. , section '' ''
Apr 11, 1991 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty apt 3l kitchen. , section '' ''
Jan 4, 1989 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
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.