roofy

1498 Dekalb Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03247-0019Map

Owner of record: 1727 Himrod Usa LLC

1498 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 1727 Himrod Usa LLC. HPD has recorded 106 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
106
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
276

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 2, 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
2
About 33% 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 106

  • C

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

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

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

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub by the method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar at boiler room

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall and at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective washbasin cabinet door at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

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

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Civ14 mailed
Show 40 more ↓
  • C

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

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles, approx 4 sq ft, at 1st story, public hall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt 1R

    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
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the north trim at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall(upper level) in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant water (approx. 3 inches) at basement

    Oct 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ... building materials stored at building front at fire passage way at north

    Oct 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective lockset at door in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, east wall, west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Aug 25, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Aug 25, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Aug 25, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq ft at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening eye and hook capable of being padlocked at scuttle roof door at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose tread fifth from bottom at public hall stairs

    Apr 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story

    Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 20

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 20, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 5, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 28, 2010

    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 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
Show 10 more ↓
  • 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 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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    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 · 4

  • Class - 1

    Fail to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted at rear fire escape obstructed with household debris at 2nd and 3rd flrs.rem: remove all obstructions keep egresses clear at all times.

    Jun 10, 2014 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o #83658 and hpd mdr #368512 which indicates cellar ordinary use, 3 stys, 6 units. noted: cellarillegally converted into 1 bedroom for sleeping. cellar and 1st flr at

    Oct 25, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. note: ecb vio #34745148y issued for cellar illegally converted into dwelling space and duplex use at cellar and 1st flr at apt 1l. no

    Oct 25, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records. room's created at cellar east.partitions erected kitchen and bathroom fixturespresent.room duplexed in conjunction w/(1st)apt 1l.rem:discontinue ill

    Dec 5, 2010 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 14, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
Show 40 more ↓
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2020 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 14, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 14, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jun 14, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    May 26, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 26, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 26, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 4, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 4, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 4, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 4, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 4, 2016 · 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
4,500 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3247 / 19
Assessed value
$557,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #368512, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.

Questions about 1498 Dekalb Avenue

Who owns 1498 Dekalb Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1727 Himrod Usa LLC.

Does 1498 Dekalb Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 106 housing violations at this property.

Is 1498 Dekalb Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1498 Dekalb Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1498 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.