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
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 · 106
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar at boiler room
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Mar 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at public hall, 1st story
Apr 20, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 20, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose tread fifth from bottom at public hall stairs
Apr 20, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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- 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
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- 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
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.