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1656 Dekalb Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03249-0024Map

Owner of record: 1656 Dekalb Members LLC

1656 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 1656 Dekalb Members LLC. HPD has recorded 115 housing violations here, most recently on July 31, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
115
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
110

What to know

Concern
13 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 31, 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
3
About 50% of the building's 6 apartments
Down from 6 in 2018

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 · 115

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door

    Jul 31, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit base cabinet door in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at window at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit cabinet door at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline, at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash, at 2nd window from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at latch set assembly in the entrance located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing heavy duty lockset assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut off valve at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash window at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet door at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

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

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance window lower sash at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

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

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Refit the bathroom door in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at fire escape in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Refit entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the private hallway located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective make operable lower sash window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window counterbalance, lower sash at 1st window from south at west in the private hallway located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • 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 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Boiler

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2L

    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
5,175 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3249 / 24
Assessed value
$408,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #321985, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 1656 Dekalb Avenue

Who owns 1656 Dekalb Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1656 Dekalb Members LLC.

Does 1656 Dekalb Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 115 housing violations at this property.

Is 1656 Dekalb Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1656 Dekalb Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1656 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.