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1656 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Built 1931 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments

26 immediately hazardous violations open. 86 open in all. 1 Housing Court case pending. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.

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Open violations
8626 · 47 · 13
Public record
Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
202200
2023212
2024221
2025159
2026 so far284

Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.

See every violation
Found most often since 2022
  • Fire and safety equipment 25
  • Doors and windows 20
  • Pests 18
Open per apartment
14.3 (86 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
31 Jul 2026 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?
Tenant-reported
A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
Official violation
A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
Public complaint
A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
Public filing
A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
Court record
A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
Insufficient data
Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.

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Heat season

Last winter (2025–26), the city received heat or hot-water complaints about this building on 3 days, and inspectors issued 1 violation.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26331

The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.

Rent stabilization

Public filing

The owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments, or how many.

Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.

City violations

Official violation

Immediately hazardous26 open

Class C. HPD considers the condition an immediate danger: no heat in winter, no hot water, lead paint where a child lives, a broken lock on the front door. The owner has 24 hours to correct it.

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 31 Jul 2026Notice of issuance sent to tenant 3 Aug 2026Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 31 Jul 2026Notice of issuance sent to tenant 3 Aug 2026Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance, 1st story at east

    Issued 30 Jul 2026Notice sent out 3 Aug 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 23 Jul 2026Notice of issuance sent to tenant 26 Jul 2026Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut off valve at south wall in the 3rd room from north, 3rd story at south

    Issued 20 Apr 2026First no access to re- inspect violation 8 Aug 2026Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 20 Apr 2026First no access to re- inspect violation 8 Aug 2026Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at latch set assembly in the entrance, 3rd story at south

    Issued 20 Apr 2026First no access to re- inspect violation 8 Aug 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 20 Apr 2026First no access to re- inspect violation 8 Aug 2026Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • ×2Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    2 issued 26 Jul 2023 to 13 Apr 2026First no access to re- inspect violationPests§ 27-2017.4

  • ×2Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    2 issued 26 Jul 2023 to 13 Apr 2026First no access to re- inspect violationPests§ 27-2017.4

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  • ×2Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    2 issued 19 Jun 2025 to 9 Aug 2025Notice of issuance sent to tenantPests§ 27-2017.4

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window counterbalance at lower sash at 1st from east at south in the 3rd room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 10 Apr 2025Notice sent out 13 Apr 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 3rd story at west

    Issued 10 Apr 2025Notice of issuance sent to tenant 13 Apr 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30sq ft at ceiling in the 2nd room from east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 26 Dec 2024Notice of issuance sent to tenant 26 Dec 2024Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 10 Aug 2024Notice sent out 15 Aug 2024Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Aug 2024Notice sent out 8 Aug 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 27 Sept 2023Notice of issuance sent to tenant 27 Sept 2023Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 27 Sept 2023Notice of issuance sent to tenant 27 Sept 2023Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance, 2nd story at south

    Issued 27 Sept 2023Notice sent out 27 Sept 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    Issued 26 Jul 2023Notice of issuance sent to tenant 27 Jul 2023Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall

    Issued 26 Jul 2023Notice sent out 27 Jul 2023Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Abate the infestation consisting of rodents observed evidence of rats at front areaway

    Issued 26 Jul 2023Notice sent out 27 Jul 2023Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    Issued 26 Jul 2023Notice of issuance sent to tenant 27 Jul 2023Pests§ 27-2017.4

Hazardous47 open

Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.

  • 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, 1st story at east

    Issued 31 Jul 2026Notice sent out 3 Aug 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +3

  • 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, 1st story at east

    Issued 31 Jul 2026Notice sent out 3 Aug 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +2

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen, 1st story at east

    Issued 31 Jul 2026Notice sent out 3 Aug 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

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

    Issued 31 Jul 2026Notice sent out 3 Aug 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 23 Jul 2026Notice sent out 26 Jul 2026§ 27-2026

  • Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain line at sink in the kitchen, 3rd story at south

    Issued 23 Jul 2026Notice sent out 26 Jul 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north, 3rd story at south

    Issued 20 Apr 2026First no access to re- inspect violation 8 Aug 2026Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • 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, 3rd story at south

    Issued 20 Apr 2026First no access to re- inspect violation 8 Aug 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline, at sink in the kitchen, 3rd story at south

    Issued 20 Apr 2026First no access to re- inspect violation 8 Aug 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from north, 3rd story at south

    Issued 20 Apr 2026First no access to re- inspect violation 8 Aug 2026Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

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  • Replace with new the missing heavy duty lockset assembly at door in the entrance, 3rd story at south

    Issued 20 Apr 2026First no access to re- inspect violation 8 Aug 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • 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, 2nd story at south

    Issued 13 Apr 2026First no access to re- inspect violation 8 Aug 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +3

  • 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, 2nd story at south

    Issued 13 Apr 2026First no access to re- inspect violation 8 Aug 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +2

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway, 2nd story at south

    Issued 13 Apr 2026First no access to re- inspect violation 8 Aug 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet door at west wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 13 Apr 2026First no access to re- inspect violation 8 Aug 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 13 Apr 2026First no access to re- inspect violation 8 Aug 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 13 Apr 2026First no access to re- inspect violation 8 Aug 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly secure the loose washbasin in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 9 Aug 2025Notice sent out 10 Aug 2025§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the private hallway, 3rd story at south

    Issued 16 Apr 2025Notice sent out 20 Apr 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective make operable lower sash window in the 3rd room from east, 3rd story at south

    Issued 16 Apr 2025Notice sent out 20 Apr 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the private hallway, 3rd story at south

    Issued 16 Apr 2025Notice sent out 20 Apr 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 16 Apr 2025Notice sent out 20 Apr 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen, 3rd story at south

    Issued 16 Apr 2025Notice sent out 20 Apr 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Refit entrance door in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 16 Apr 2025Notice sent out 20 Apr 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 10 Apr 2025Notice sent out 13 Apr 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen, 3rd story at east

    Issued 26 Dec 2024Notice sent out 26 Dec 2024Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 26 Dec 2024Notice sent out 26 Dec 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at east wall in the 4th room from east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 26 Dec 2024Notice sent out 26 Dec 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling light fixtures in the private hallway, 3rd story at east

    Issued 26 Dec 2024Notice sent out 26 Dec 2024Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story at east

    Issued 26 Dec 2024Notice sent out 26 Dec 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story at east

    Issued 26 Dec 2024Notice sent out 26 Dec 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 10 Aug 2024Notice sent out 11 Aug 2024Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 10 Aug 2024Notice sent out 11 Aug 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • ×2Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    2 issued 26 Jul 2023 to 8 Aug 2024Notice sent outFire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at door in the entrance, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Aug 2024Notice sent out 8 Aug 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • ×2Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    2 issued 26 Jul 2023 to 8 Aug 2024Notice sent outFire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north, 2nd story at south

    Issued 29 Apr 2024Notice sent out 30 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective elelectrical light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 29 Apr 2024Notice sent out 30 Apr 2024Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak north wall in the 1st room from north, 2nd story at south

    Issued 29 Apr 2024Notice sent out 30 Apr 2024Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 27 Sept 2023Notice sent out 27 Sept 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at south original violation 16257827 issued 27-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Issued 27 Sept 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 7 Aug 2024Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 sq ft at east wall in the bathroom, 1st story at south original violation 16123111 issued 26-jul-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Issued 26 Jul 2023Defect letter issued 7 Aug 2024Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 sq ft at east wall and approximately 8 sq ft at south. in the kitchen, 1st story at south

    Issued 26 Jul 2023Defect letter issued 7 Aug 2024Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 26 Jul 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 8 Aug 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 26 Jul 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 8 Aug 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

Non-hazardous13 open

Class A. The least serious band: chipped plaster, a missing cabinet, a peeling ceiling in a hallway. The owner has 90 days to correct it.

  • Refit base cabinet door in the kitchen, 1st story at east

    Issued 31 Jul 2026Notice sent out 2 Aug 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Refit cabinet door at south wall in the kitchen, 1st story at east

    Issued 31 Jul 2026Notice sent out 2 Aug 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the kitchen, 1st story at east

    Issued 31 Jul 2026Notice sent out 2 Aug 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 13 Apr 2026First no access to re- inspect violation 8 Aug 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 9 Aug 2025Notice sent out 10 Aug 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Refit the bathroom door in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 19 Jun 2025Notice sent out 26 Jun 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at entrance door in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 16 Apr 2025Notice sent out 20 Apr 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Refit entrance door in the 5th room from east, 3rd story

    Issued 16 Apr 2025Notice sent out 20 Apr 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment, 3rd story at west

    Issued 8 Mar 2025Not complied with 16 Apr 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the private hallway, 3rd story at west

    Issued 8 Mar 2025Not complied with 16 Apr 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen, 3rd story at west

    Issued 8 Mar 2025Not complied with 16 Apr 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east and south walls in the 1st room from east, 3rd story at west

    Issued 8 Mar 2025Not complied with 16 Apr 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window. in the private hallway, 3rd story at west

    Issued 8 Mar 2025Not complied with 16 Apr 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2005

Paperwork and notices6 open

The owner failed to file something the city requires, most often the annual property registration or the annual bedbug report. Real violations, and they say something about an owner, but not a condition anyone is living in. Kept out of the count at the top of this page for that reason.

  • ×3Dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    3 issued 22 Nov 2021 to 27 Sept 2023Notice sent outPaperwork and notices§ 329

  • ×2Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall

    2 issued 26 Jul 2023 to 27 Sept 2023Notice sent outPaperwork and notices§ 27-2045

  • Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 22 Nov 2021Notice sent out 22 Nov 2021Paperwork and notices§ 27-2045

16 closed violations, plus 7 closed paperwork filings

Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.

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

    Issued 30 Jul 2026Violation closed 15 Oct 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window counter balance lower sash at north wall window in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 26 Jul 2023Violation closed 20 Apr 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 9 Aug 2025Violation closed 28 Sept 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at fire escape in the kitchen, 3rd story at south

    Issued 16 Apr 2025Violation closed 17 Jul 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance, 3rd story at west

    Issued 8 Mar 2025Violation closed 17 Jul 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 3rd story at east

    Issued 26 Dec 2024Violation dismissed 23 Mar 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom, 3rd story at south original violation 17183541 issued 10-aug-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Issued 10 Aug 2024Violation dismissed 9 Mar 2025Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding allowable maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 3rd story at east

    Issued 26 Dec 2024Violation closed 3 Mar 2025Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance, 3rd story at south

    Issued 10 Aug 2024Violation closed 26 Jan 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 10 Aug 2024Violation closed 9 Dec 2024Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 10 Aug 2024Violation closed 14 Nov 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 27 Sept 2023Violation closed 25 Jan 2024Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 sq ft at east wall in the bathroom, 1st story at south

    Issued 26 Jul 2023Violation closed 24 Nov 2023Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at vistable door at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 26 Jul 2023Violation closed 30 Oct 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door in the entrance, 2nd story at south

    Issued 26 Jul 2023Violation closed 16 Oct 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door in the entrance, 1st story at south

    Issued 26 Jul 2023Violation closed 10 Oct 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

115 violations on record in total, 92 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

103 complaints in three years, 60 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Pests15 / 24
  • Doors and windows12 / 15
  • Fire and safety equipment11 / 15
  • Leaks and plumbing5 / 11
  • Heat and hot water4 / 9
  • Electrical6 / 9
  • Mold and damp0 / 7
  • Walls and ceilings0 / 4
  • Floors and stairs3 / 4
  • Roof and outside the building2 / 2
  • Entry, buzzer and mail1 / 1
  • Construction and illegal work1 / 1
  • Garbage and cleanliness0 / 1

Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.

Court records

Court record

Housing Court cases

Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.

1 case pending, 1 closed.

  • Tenant ActionPending

    Opened 9 Feb 2026

  • Tenant Action

    Opened 2 Jan 2025

Evictions

Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

No DOB permits filed for this building in the last five years.

Annual bedbug report

Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.

  • 2025No infested units reported (2024 report)
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  • 2025No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2024No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2020 report)
  • 2020No infested units reported (2018 report)
  • 2019No infested units reported (2018 report)
  • 2019No infested units reported (2017 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

  • Registered managing agent

    EXL MANAGEMENT LLC

    Public records list EXL MANAGEMENT LLC as the registered managing agent for this address as of 19 Aug 2025. Source: HPD registration.

    Other buildings listed under this agent (1 in the records we hold)

    No combined rating for this agent yet. A portfolio rating needs at least 5 verified reviews across 2 or more buildings; currently 0.

  • Owner of record

    1656 DEKALB MEMBERS LLC

    Public records list 1656 DEKALB MEMBERS LLC as the owner of record for this address as of 19 Aug 2025. Source: HPD registration.

Wrong company, wrong date, or a change that is not reflected here? Report a correction.

What to ask at the viewing

Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.

  1. The city currently has 26 open immediately-hazardous violations on this building. Ask which apartments they concern, how many are in the one you would be renting, and when HPD re-inspects.
  2. HPD has 1 case pending against the owner in Housing Court (tenant action). Ask what it is about and whether the work has been done.
  3. There were 4 heat or hot-water complaints here in the last twelve months. Ask who handles heat, how quickly it is usually restored, and whether the boiler has been replaced.
  4. There are 4 open mould violations on record. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
  5. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  6. Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.

Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.

Questions about this building

BBL 3032490024 · Block 3249, Lot 24 · Building class C2