1512 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03247-0026Map
Owner of record: Dupont Usa LLC
1512 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 Dupont Usa LLC. HPD has recorded 202 housing violations here, most recently on July 3, 2025. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 202
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 23
- HPD complaints
- 650
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 · 202
- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of recycling bins with lock and chain obstructing drop ladder from dropping at fire escape
Oct 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flowerpots at building front, north exterior, 2nd story at fire escape
Oct 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flowerpots at building front, north exterior, 3rd story at fire escape
Oct 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at front yard
Aug 20, 2024
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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of chained garbage receptackles obstructiong the drop fire escape drop ladder from safe landing at building front yard yard
Jul 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 3rd story balcony and household items on 2nd story balcony at building front stack at fire escape
Jul 28, 2021
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.
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 16, 2018
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.
Nov 21, 2017
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 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice at cellar
Mar 8, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rubbish, house hold items, molded clothes scattered throughout floor ares at cellar
Mar 8, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement around soil pipe drain at center floor at cellar
Mar 8, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing strainer at soil pipe drain at center floor at cellar
Mar 8, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, unkeyed in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets leaking when in use at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective mortice lockset at south entrance door in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over all walls and ceilimg in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration a suspended ceiling installed, concealing the original plaster ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak all walls and ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the filth and scattered dirt and debris throughout stairs and landings all stories, 1st story to stairs at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 22, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the house hold items and scattered garbage throughout south yard
Feb 22, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at south yard passage way to street from the rear yard
Feb 22, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts per fixture at front areaway
Feb 22, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls ceiling and trim throuthout in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent plaster at ceiling and walls at bulkhead skylite opening at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 22, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective skylite over bulkhead at roof at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 22, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide seal for all accessible openings throughout rooms and fire escape in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electric ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelin finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective flash coating at parapet, chimney and joinings throughout the entire cover sheet at roof
Feb 22, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at fallen and broken vent soil pipes throughout at roof
Feb 22, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over all apts and the public hall throughout building
Feb 22, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame opening, door jambs at hinge and lockside at front areaway
Feb 22, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective locking device at the building entrance door at front areaway
Feb 22, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 2nd story
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 8, 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 - 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
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 23
- Class - 2
As per class 1 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.
May 12, 2017 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temp construction. noted: active construction job under #320756507, has no handrails 1st to 2nd flr and inadequate handrail and guard rails 2nd flr to
Dec 19, 2013 · Penalty $1,083
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents. noted: approved plans for job #320756507 indicate work on cellar, 1st and 2nd flr.observed 3rd flr demo'ed and partitions electric and plumbing roughing
Dec 19, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved plans at job site at time of inspection. noted: construction work in progress w/no approved plans for job #320756507. remedy: provide plans.
Dec 19, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. section of sheet-rock ceiling,approx 2'sq, has dislodged & fell at bedroom #2.remaining section of ceiling has water stain.rmdy: repair and/or replace.
Feb 9, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34930234p issued on 11/9/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Jan 25, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 1001.3 failure to maintain building's egress clear & unobstructedat time of inspection observed partial obstruction of 1st means of egress at interior public hallways,floors 1 thru 3. there is currently
Jan 14, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in a code complaint manner. at time of inspection observed at 3rd fl level,scuddle ladder along public hallway to roof is not properly secured to hatch opening. ladder is currently
Jan 14, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: eight foot panels of wood (10) being store at 2nd floor passageway. remedy: remove obstruction.
Nov 9, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34686888m for work w/o a permit. no record of correction. remedy: comply w/comm's order & obtain permit.
Aug 9, 2010
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to file cofc with dob to 28-204.2 for vio#34686888m.rem:file cofc.
Mar 16, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct condition(s) ccited in nov34686888m for work done w/o a permit.rem:correct codnitions cited in 34686888m.
Mar 16, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to correct ecb 34686888m for erecting illegal partition wall. no record of correction with dob. remedy: comply with code.
Oct 7, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to file certificate of correction for ecb 34743787l pursuant to 28-204.2. remedy: comply w.order.
Oct 7, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain a permit per violation #34686888m for work w/o a permit partition wall use to be opened to provide proper light & ventilation to railroad
Apr 25, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: exterior foundation retaining wall is cracked & buldging located at front of the building (exposure i) adjacent to the staircase (setback) leading t
Apr 25, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit illegal work noted partitions use to be opened to provide proper light and ventilation to railroad apt 1r 1st fl in order to change the layout and configuration of apt at east 1 and east 2
Sep 10, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept code. noted: bldg foundw/ railroad apt 1r, 1st flr and illegal partitions w/ door erected to change lay out and configuration in the process leaving some occupied
Sep 10, 2008 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. hazardous defects noted: apt 1r 1st flr railroad apt w/ 2 entry/exit door leading to publichall and east 1 and east 2 and east 3 rooms found w/ either padlock
Sep 10, 2008 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner! noted apt 1r 1st fl, railroad apt w/2 exit/entry doors leading to 1st fl public hall & rooms at east-2, east-3, east-1 found w/either padlock & key operated
Sep 10, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide the required at least two means of egress from roomor space. hazardous defects noted: apt 1r, 1st flr railroad apt at south found w/ illegal partitions and doors erected as layout and config
Sep 10, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner defects noted broken defective cracked dislodged loose foundation retaining wall for exterior staircase at frontyard setback southwest leading to basement entry
Sep 10, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing noted at 1st fl apt 1r railroad apt class a with 2 entry doors exit at public hall found to be w/o the selfclosing mechanism as required by dept code remedy: provide the selfclosing
Sep 10, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jul 15, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 11, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 11, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close
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- Electric
Wiring
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Locks
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Construction
Roof
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Locks
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 4, 2013 · 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
- 5,250 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3247 / 26
- Assessed value
- $649,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #330303, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.
Questions about 1512 Dekalb Avenue
Who owns 1512 Dekalb Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dupont Usa LLC.
Does 1512 Dekalb Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 202 housing violations at this property.
Is 1512 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 1512 Dekalb Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1512 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.