1502 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03247-0021Map
Owner of record: Donkey R1, LLC
1502 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 Donkey R1, LLC. HPD has recorded 164 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2024. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 164
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 124
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 · 164
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at secondary entrance in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash window at south 2 in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglazed porcelain enamel at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing missing upper window pane open to the elements. ( heat season ) in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate pad lock at fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash window at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door not self closing in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective enamel surface at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - 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) east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window to fire escape in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak .. north wall in the kitchen located at apt entire, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt ENTIRE
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 located at apt entire, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt ENTIRE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe at ceiling at cellar
Jul 13, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak .. ceiling in the bathroom located at apt entire, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt ENTIRE
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 - 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.
Oct 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide approved wire screen below skylight at bulkhead to roof at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Aug 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 24, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing baluster ( total 1 ) at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jun 24, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 24, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 1L
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.
Oct 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sink in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective fire egress window e#1 uper and lower sash spring balance in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Hazardous
No access.violation written based upon no records of correction for ecb#34437227h for work w/out a permit at cellar for partitions and plumbing. remedy:comply with commissioner's orders obtain a permit.
Jul 18, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records-hazardous.noted: cellar level of bldg is occupied by 3 single occupancy rooms, with open kitchen in each room (gas stove, refrigerator,sink) 3 pec. ba
Dec 27, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: erected sheetrock partitions at cellar level of bldg, creating 3 single occupancy rooms, with doors, open kitchens, 3pc. bathrooms, open bedrooms, storage closets. noted location:
Dec 27, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room or space where required. noted: at cellar level of bldg, created 3 single room occupancy, with only one exit/entry door at 1st flr lobby, with wood stai
Dec 27, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit: hazardous work noted: having erected full height partition walls in cellar erecting 3 rooms each with a 3 pc bathroom installed. remedy: obtain if feasible, or obtain permit to all illegal pl
Sep 8, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Signage missing
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 8, 2022 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 8, 2022 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 8, 2022 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 8, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 28, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG
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 / 21
- Assessed value
- $557,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #327604, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.
Questions about 1502 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 1502 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Donkey R1, LLC.
Does 1502 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 164 housing violations at this property.
Is 1502 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 1502 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1502 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.