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1492 Dekalb Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03247-0016Map

Owner of record: 1492 Dekalb Avenue A

1492 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 1492 Dekalb Avenue A. HPD has recorded 157 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
157
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
274

What to know

Concern
2 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 · 157

  • 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 in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 19, 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
  • 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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knob at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 5, 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.

    Nov 14, 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with padlockable eye at apartment door in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors . in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor covering in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors . in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 2L

    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
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 4, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on 3rd story balcony at rear yard at fire escape

    Aug 23, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 23, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 23, 2020 · 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 at south wall, second window from east in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 23, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 23, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at ceramc wall tiles around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 23, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 27, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sliding bolt with eye capable of being padlocked at door in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Jun 27, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Jun 27, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Jun 27, 2020 · Apt 3L

    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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling and wall at scuttle ladder , 3rd story

    Nov 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 23, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 4, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub-floor in the walking area in front of the stove and refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 39077650k issued 1/12/23., file a certificate of correction

    Apr 15, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed at exposure 3 fire escape obstructed by household items at 3 floor. at exp. 1 electrical extension cord hanging from 3rd floor window to street level., repair and/replace

    Jan 12, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Excavation in progress at exposure#3 by the building's rear wall. new wooden floor lintel installed at the rear of the apt. #1r (kitchen). as a result of this unauthorized installation portion of the floor disi

    Jul 9, 2019 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o a permit.bsmt service equipment:200 amp service switch service entrance conductors,sub(feeders),sub panels."not on file"rem:obtain permit

    May 21, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus,materials decives,appliances or wiring in use.the entire bldg hallways:defective wiring are in use,defective lighting fixtiures.rem:comply with ec cod

    May 21, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 13, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 28, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 24, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 24, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 28, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 28, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 21, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 21, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 21, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 3, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 3, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 3, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 16, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 9, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 9, 2017 · Apt 3L

    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
4,500 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3247 / 16
Assessed value
$557,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352464, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 1492 Dekalb Avenue

Who owns 1492 Dekalb Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1492 Dekalb Avenue A.

Does 1492 Dekalb Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 157 housing violations at this property.

Is 1492 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 1492 Dekalb Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1492 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.