1488 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03247-0014Map
Owner of record: 1488 Dekalb Avenue LLC
1488 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 1488 Dekalb Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 275 housing violations here, most recently on May 14, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 275
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 529
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 · 275
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door
May 14, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window sash spring balance at 2nd window from west at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1L
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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing heat riser escutcheon plate at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling by the heat riser in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Feb 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective from building front to south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2L
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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concreate at first stoop at front entrance at public hall stairs
Sep 15, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sagging wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective latch set at door at north in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of base cabinet at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire-retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead , 3rd story
Mar 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at bulkhead , 3rd story
Mar 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing metal screen under sky light , 3rd story
Mar 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 26, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 26, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water above maximum allowed temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling at basement
Feb 26, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to basment at public hall, 1st story
Feb 26, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 26, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at celing at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 26, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at . at basement
Feb 26, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at celing at basement
Feb 26, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer/intercom at south wall in the foyer located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at building entrance door
May 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 9
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 18, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - 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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Work without a permit. noted:at cellar level note:98% done. installed approx 25' of black pipe for gas w/new shut off valve. installed new copper water lines at ceiling & for new sink,shower & toilet. new waste
Jan 23, 2012
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 12, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 12, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 11, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 10, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 9, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
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
- 4,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3247 / 14
- Assessed value
- $557,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #304390, last renewed Feb 27, 2026.
Questions about 1488 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 1488 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1488 Dekalb Avenue LLC.
Does 1488 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 275 housing violations at this property.
Is 1488 Dekalb Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1488 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1488 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.