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555 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

3
DOB Complaints
15
311 Housing Calls
8
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

90
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 90% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 555 Dekalb Avenue

The eight-unit, four-story Old Law Tenement building at 555 Dekalb Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Joseph Lax and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years. Most recently, in December 2024, there was an emergency heat/hot water complaint affecting the entire building, which was resolved after HPD was notified that the condition had been corrected. The building has a notable pattern of plumbing and water-related issues, with multiple emergency complaints recorded between 2018 and 2024, including problems with toilets, sinks, and showers.

Electrical problems have also been documented, including a no-lighting issue in 2019 that generated violations. The property has faced various other maintenance challenges, including ceiling paint/plaster issues (2018-2020), door/window problems (2019), and concerns about indoor air quality (2019). Safety-related violations were recorded in 2019, including issues with the fire escape ladder and vestibule door at the public hall.

More recent inspections have shown some improvement, with the most recent bedbug report for 2024-2025 showing zero infested units. The building has maintained passing scores on rodent inspections in 2022, 2023, and 2025, though there were two instances of rat activity recorded in 2022 and 2023. Of particular note, there are two active violations as of 2024: one regarding the failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection and an ECB violation from 2018 concerning construction permit compliance with an $800 penalty.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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555 Dekalb Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1931
Total area 7200 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
8
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
15
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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555 Dekalb Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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555 Dekalb Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units 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 555 Dekalb Avenue. 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
2024-12-142024-12-17Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2020-02-192020-02-25Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
2020-02-192020-02-25Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyCLOSE
2019-06-202019-07-02Electric-No LightingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2019-06-202019-07-02Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 555 Dekalb Avenue. 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
2024-04-09ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-03-22ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2022-02-24ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2021-04-08ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2021-03-08ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION CORNICE AT ROOF, BUILDING FRONTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 555 Dekalb Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-12-14 21:19HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2020-11-09 08:31Unsanitary Animal Pvt PropertyCatClosedDOHMH
2020-02-19 10:57PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2019-08-07 01:18Unsanitary Animal Pvt PropertyCatClosedDOHMH
2019-08-07 01:12Indoor Air QualityVentilationClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 555 Dekalb Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38741582022-09-18CLOSEDAdvertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – ILLEGAL2022-10-19No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-10-19)
38371702022-03-27CLOSEDLights from Parking Lot Shining on Building2022-03-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-03-28)
37227862019-09-23CLOSEDStorefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – ILLEGAL2021-06-29No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-07-09)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 555 Dekalb Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 555 Dekalb Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 555 Dekalb Avenue. 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
2025-07-010002023-11-012024-10-31
2025-06-240002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-09-260002022-11-012023-10-31
2021-04-210002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 555 Dekalb Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-06InitialPassed
2024-09-17InitialPassed
2024-03-01InitialPassed
2023-10-24CompliancePassed
2023-09-12InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 555 Dekalb Avenue. 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 555 Dekalb Avenue. 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 555 Dekalb Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2018-01-1635272859J555 DEKALB AVE, LLBC28-116.4/FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH DEPT OF BUILDINGS REQUIRED PERMIT SIGN OFF NOTED:CONSTRUCTION PERMIT#300589628 ISSUED ON 2/22/05 TO "LEGALIZE"ENTIRE BUILDING FOR OCCUPANCY AS CLASS "A"M.Q WITH 2 REGULATORS ACACTIVE800.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 555 Dekalb Avenue. 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 555 Dekalb Avenue. 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 555 Dekalb Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

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

The table below shows tax and water liens for 555 Dekalb Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 555 Dekalb Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 555 Dekalb Avenue. 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 555 Dekalb Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 555 Dekalb Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 555 Dekalb Avenue. 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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