1229 Decatur Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03429-0040Map
Owner of record: Paulson, Craig
1229 Decatur Street is a two-family home built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Paulson, Craig. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 71
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 93
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 71
- 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 28, 2023
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.
Mar 16, 2022
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 21, 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.
Nov 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rubbish cans obstructing the fire escape drop ladder from free falling at building front yard
Feb 6, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Aug 9, 2012 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixtures at public hall, 1st story
Dec 15, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1r
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from window to fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 1st story
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly on entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Sep 28, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 1st story
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing shower body in the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 1st story
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete floor at public hall, 1st story
Sep 28, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances upper and lower sashes at windows in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly on entrance door to building
Sep 28, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 22, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective window lower sash in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose window lower sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door to building
Sep 22, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from window to fire escape .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Jul 1, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of 1st sty apartment subdivided creating 2 class ''a'' apartment in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 1st story
Jul 1, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of apt subdivided creating 2 class'' a'' apt. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 1, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Section 27-2005,2007 admon. code: fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from at least 1 window. gate locked in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 20, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 20, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit first window from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 1st story
Jun 20, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Section 27-2005,2007 admon. code: fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from at least 1 window. at all windows bsmt . 1st story and 2nd story building front and rear .
Dec 20, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Dec 20, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Dec 20, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at basement
Nov 28, 2007
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at basement
Nov 28, 2007
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 24, 2007 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 11, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 11, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from window to fire escape ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 11, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Aug 4, 2013
V%*-dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 2
Work w/out a permit.@time of insp observed @exp#1 (front facade) & @exp#2 rear facade,the installed new fire escapes w/no permits on record.rem:obtain permits.
Sep 30, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o apermit.noted @ interior levels full gut demolition.flooring,walls, partitions,electrical,plumbing,doors,windows removed to brick walls &beams.installed metal framing for parititions, plywood flooring
May 7, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: in rear of bldg exp 3, brick wall has holes above back door, also noted missing mortar and loose bricks above 2nd flr window & fire escape at 3rd flr.
Dec 14, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records 1 story & 2 story.2 class a apts subdivided into 4class a apts.2 new gas lines run to stoves for cooking.all apts have egress to front & rear fire esca
Jul 1, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov#34739578n for work done w/oa permit(installed bathroom etc)rem:correct condition(s)cited
Jun 25, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct condition in #34739578-n at bsmt first & 2nd fl.sub-division w/3 pc bath.remedy:comply w/code
Jan 23, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioners order to correct ecb#34739578n for illegal work at basement 1,2 floor subdividing entire bldg with 3pc bathroom. no record of correction with dob. rem: comply with order.
Aug 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order to file a certificate of correction for nov#34739577l/78n pursuant to 28-204.2 rem: file a certificate of correction.
Aug 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings. note: previously issued violation #34739577l for (res) altered for occup. dwell from 1 or 2 family
Jun 2, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings. note: previously issued violation #34739578m for work with out a permit illegally altering original
Jun 2, 2009
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings. note: previously issued violation #34739579p for failure to maintain bldg in a code-complaint manne
Jun 2, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with dept of buildings. note: previously issued violation #34739580m for use of prohibited hardware per bc 1008.1.8/27-371(s)
Jun 2, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families (6 family). note: nb #7827 of 1910 with approved plans dated 11/18/10 as well as hpd records indicate bldg to be a 2 fami
Feb 5, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. illegal work noted at basement level as well as 1st & 2nd story levels original bldg design altered with partition work creating 2 class 'a' apts at bsmt 1st & 2nd flrs totalling 6 apts. all ap
Feb 5, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: concrete a 1st flr front door entrance is cracked & missing creating 1ft wide opening/hole creating (trip) hazard for entering or leaving through this do
Feb 5, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. use of(profited) door hardware note: at bsmt level front apt defective door has lock & chain around door jam. slide bolt hardware on apt 2r (front apt) at 1s
Feb 5, 2009
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records. 2 family house, converted into 6 family home. remedy: restore premises to legal occupancy.
Dec 20, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records. 2 story 2 apts, converted into 2 story 6 apts. rmd:restore premises to legal occupancy.
Nov 28, 2007
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Aug 7, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Construction
Roof
Aug 7, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 7, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Locks
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 26, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 26, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Sep 26, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Sep 26, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Sep 26, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Sep 26, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 19, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 19, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Sep 19, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 25, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 25, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,135 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,520 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3429 / 40
- Assessed value
- $93,660
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #814270, last renewed Oct 24, 2025.
Questions about 1229 Decatur Street
Who owns 1229 Decatur Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Paulson, Craig.
Does 1229 Decatur Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.
Is 1229 Decatur Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 1229 Decatur Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1229 Decatur Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.