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168 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

3
DOB Complaints
64
311 Housing Calls
101
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

43
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 43% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 168 Decatur Street

168 Decatur Street is a 4-story, 20-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and owned by Bethany Baptist Church. The building, constructed in 1928, has experienced recurring issues with heating and water systems, most recently evidenced by multiple heat/hot water complaints throughout 2023-2025, including a building-wide outage in May 2025. Water-related problems have been particularly persistent, with several emergency complaints about heavy flow leaks between 2023-2024, leading to violations and necessary repairs in Apartment 4B as of August 2024.

This apartment also has recorded issues with mold and pest control, including an open Class C violation for roach infestation as of August 2024. The building's maintenance history reveals significant safety concerns, particularly regarding egress and emergency exits. Multiple violations in 2019-2020 documented blocked fire exits, including debris and bikes obstructing passageways, resulting in fines and enforcement actions.

While these violations appear to have been resolved, there were subsequent issues with failure to comply with orders and certification requirements in 2021, for which penalties were imposed. The property has also faced rodent-related challenges, with inspections indicating rat activity and the need for bait application between 2022 and 2025, though an initial inspection in July 2025 passed successfully. The building's management has shown some attention to bedbug prevention, with reports from 2023-2024 indicating no infestation incidents during the reporting periods.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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168 Decatur Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Building Characteristics

Total units 20
Year built 1928
Total area 17615 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
101
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
64
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
7
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
9
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
8
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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168 Decatur Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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168 Decatur Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 168 Decatur Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-05-232025-05-26Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-162024-10-21Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-082024-08-29Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-162024-08-19Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-162024-08-19Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 168 Decatur Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-08-22BOpenNone4B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING, SOUTH, EAST, AND WEST WALLS IN THE 1ST CLOSET FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-08-22BOpenNone4B§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING, SOUTH, EAST, AND WEST WALLS IN THE 1ST CLOSET FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-08-22BOpenNone4B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING, WEST WALL AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-08-22BOpenNone4B§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING , WEST WALL AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-08-22BOpenNone4B§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 17 SQFT AT CEILING, WEST WALL AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 168 Decatur Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-23 09:12HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-10-16 17:38HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-08-25 15:31RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-08-16 08:55UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2024-08-16 08:55WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 168 Decatur Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
37546602020-06-02CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2020-06-03Oath Violation Served (2020-06-03)
37501262020-04-17CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2020-04-17Oath Violation Served (2020-04-17)
37108492019-07-10CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2019-07-10Oath Violation Served (2019-07-10)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 168 Decatur Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2020-10-14V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 904876102021-10-05
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 904876002021-10-05
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 168 Decatur Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 168 Decatur Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-04-110002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 168 Decatur Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-10InitialPassed
2024-09-26ComplianceRat Activity
2024-09-10BAITBait applied
2024-08-15BAITBait applied
2024-07-15BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 168 Decatur Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 168 Decatur Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 168 Decatur Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-05-2635531794LBETHANY BAPTIST CH OF BKFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39021289X ISSUED ON 04/17/20 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FOR: FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWARESOLVE1250.01250.0
2021-05-2635531795NBETHANY BAPTIST CH OF BKFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39023356X ISSUED ON 06/03/20 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FOR: FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED PASSAGEWAY.RESOLVE1250.01250.0
2021-02-1635527456RBETHANY BAPTIST CH OF BKFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39023356X ISSUED ON 6/3/2020 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSRESOLVE1250.0-1300.0
2021-02-1635527457ZBETHANY BAPTIST CH OF BKFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39021289X ISSUED ON 4/17/2020 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBRESOLVE1250.0-1195.0
2020-11-1335522708LBETHANY BAPTIST CH OF BKFAILURE TO COMPLY W/ COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39021289X ISSUED ON 4/17/20 & TO FILE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1&1RCNY102-01.COMPLY W/ COMMISSIONER'S ORDER &/OR FILERESOLVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 168 Decatur Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 168 Decatur Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 168 Decatur Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 168 Decatur Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 168 Decatur Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 168 Decatur Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 168 Decatur Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 168 Decatur Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 168 Decatur Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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