1525 Dorchester Road
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05158-0034Map
Owner of record: 1525 Dorchester Company INC
1525 Dorchester Road is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1525 Dorchester Company INC. HPD has recorded 619 housing violations here, most recently on April 8, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 619
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 710
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 619
- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric light fixtures at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric light fixtures at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 1o sqft at ceiling and west/east wall in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 16
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at building front at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 16
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 door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - 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 door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - 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 door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - 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) baseboard at east wall, 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at lock at entrance to apartment door in the entrance located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hiinge in the entrance located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 5
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 squar feet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south original violation 17122629 issued 11-jul-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 squar feet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, building front entrance door . , 1st story
Jul 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 4
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 closet from east at south wall door frame in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash window glass pane 2nd window at south from east in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wall and base cabinets at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south original violation 17108617 issued 10-jul-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more then 10 sqft at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more then 10 sq ft at 1st closet from east at south wall shelf in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from east at south wall shelf, 1st closet from east at south wall door in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective knob at door in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical cover outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at north wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at closet at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the private hallway located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, south wall, north wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 28, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 28, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at the south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 28, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Retaining wall none
Failed to file cycle 1 technical report by 12/31/2018 per rcny 103-09
Oct 1, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Fm bldg. brick facade wall @ south-west corner is cracked @ all floors & the cracks are cosmetically patched.the corner is likely settled unevenly evidenced by twisted window frames & tilted window sills at first level.owner to immed engage lic pe to inspect entire bldg.obtain permits for rprs start wrk w/permit no later than october 01, 2015
Sep 16, 2015
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Due to car into building
Sep 4, 2015
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
Work without a permit; work noted in apt's 18 & 9 gas work was completed. apt 18 had piping disconnected & capped off apt 9 had new gas line ran from gas meter to cooking stove remedy: obtain a permit
Apr 2, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - 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 - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 22, 1989
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 2
As per class 2 (b263) 28-204.4 failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. violation #32065578m status open/default, file a certificate
Feb 2, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. observed in the cellar, a pit behind bathroom wall left unprotected, smashed & holes walls in several locations. resulted from the excavation & demolition
Nov 9, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence converted ,maintained or occupied as a dwelling for more than teh legally approved number of families.as per hpd records building indicates 19 class a units cellar for ordinary use ,boiler room observ
Feb 26, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit noted at cellar of a 4 story multiple dwelling with 19 legal class a units an illegal class a apts has been create with fall kitchen with gad stove ,3 piece bathroom , 2 bedroom , 2 locked
Feb 26, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Ailure to ground electrical system. no electrical grounding wire conneted to the water pipe nor to an electrical grounding electrode-in basement. remedy: provide grounding.
Jan 31, 2019 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work w/o a permit. observed workers removed ceiling light fixtures from the kitchen,& was working on the wires in apt#12. remedy:obtain permit.
Jan 31, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to comply w/commissioner order to file cert of correction w/dob for nov# 35136671l issued 09/04/15.rem: comply w/commissioner's order & file a c of c.
Oct 27, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner note at the southwest corner of building the facade is cracked,window lintel and sillsis leaning out of level at the rear in the inner court yard vertical
Sep 4, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested or inspected.as per dob records there is no recorded info with the dob for any test & insp done on & gas work for apt.9,18.rem:perfom tests & inspections.
Apr 2, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fgc404 piping &/or equip installed improperly.in the cellar from the gas meter for apt.9 to apt.9 there is a new gas line for apt.9,ran through a dumb waiter shaft.as per fuel gas code 404.1 this is a prohibite
Apr 2, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Work w/o permit work noted:in apt.18 had gas pipe for cooking stove disconnected and capped off.for apt.9 observed from gas meter to the kitchen stove a new gas line was ran with no permits filed for any of gas
Apr 2, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 3
B354,15,32a,34b,50a,b,c,d,e.50a-pipe backflow preventor discharge of the electrical wiring.50b-pipe hot water relief valve discharge down nothreaded end.50e-no anti physon valve on oil line.50c-flue pipe not
Jan 12, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect is: brick work is cracked and defective and bldg is leaning approx. 1" to 3" at corner of bldg facing dorchester road and the railroad from ground level up to 4th
Aug 27, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. verticle and horizontal cracks approx 1/4 inch width from cellar to 3rd story have developed at the south west side of premises.
May 31, 1989
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. fire rated protection at the south west side= of cellar ceiling is loose, missing or defective.
May 31, 1989
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 6
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cabinet
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 13, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 24, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 24, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 24, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 16
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1913
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 20,560 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,678 ft²
- Zoning
- R4A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5158 / 34
- Assessed value
- $714,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #305320, last renewed Jul 31, 2026.
Questions about 1525 Dorchester Road
Who owns 1525 Dorchester Road?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1525 Dorchester Company INC.
Does 1525 Dorchester Road have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 619 housing violations at this property.
Is 1525 Dorchester Road rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1525 Dorchester Road built?
City records list 1913 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1525 Dorchester Road?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.