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554 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

27
DOB Complaints
5
311 Housing Calls
2
Housing Violations
4
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 554 Dekalb Avenue

The four-story, 9-unit building at 554 Dekalb Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Jacob Rubin and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance and regulatory issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an active violation regarding the failure to file annual boiler inspection reports between 2020-2023, with an associated penalty of $655 currently due. The building has had multiple complaints and violations related to maintenance and safety requirements, including problems with water temperature regulation, electrical safety, and several emergency housing maintenance issues in late 2021 involving mold, flooring, and wall conditions.

An inspection in 2021 revealed multiple deficiencies including improper notices regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, gas leak procedures, and bedbug reporting requirements. Recent complaints from 2025 indicate ongoing concerns with illegal curb cut/driveway usage and ventilation/exhaust issues. The building's recent history shows fluctuating rodent control challenges, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 indicating rat activity, following a pattern of both passing and failing inspections between 2022-2025.

During the 2020-2021 period, the property experienced various construction-related issues, including multiple Environmental Control Board violations for safety and compliance issues, though most have been resolved. The property has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations over the past four reporting periods (2021-2024), with zero reported cases. A Local Law 188 inspection conducted in 2024 showed compliance with required safety measures, though there are still some active issues regarding the building's systems and maintenance requirements that need to be addressed.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 9
Year built 1931
Total area 9012 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

27
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
2
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
5
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
10
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
4
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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554 Dekalb Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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554 Dekalb Avenue 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 554 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
2021-11-082021-11-30Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2021-11-082021-11-30Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2021-11-082021-11-30Flooring/stairs-FloorEmergencyCLOSE
2021-11-082021-11-15Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2019-09-112019-09-17Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 554 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
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
2021-11-15ACloseNoneNone§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2021-11-15ACloseNoneNone§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR SIGNATURE, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR AT [ MISSING FRAME ] AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2021-11-15ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX [ MISSING NOTICE ] AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2021-11-15ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 554 Dekalb Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2021-11-08 20:37PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2021-11-08 20:34UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2021-11-08 20:34FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2021-11-08 20:34PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2019-09-11 17:18HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 554 Dekalb Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-06-09ACTIVECurb Cut/Driveway/Carport – ILLEGAL
2025-05-20ACTIVEVent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
2025-05-20ACTIVEIllegal Conversion Commercial Building/Space to Dwelling Units2025-06-28Access Denied – 1st Attempt (2025-06-28)
39660822024-06-25CLOSEDPlumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)2024-08-21No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-08-21)
39635512024-06-05ACTIVELocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2024-06-25Compliance Inspection Completed – No Enforcement Action Required (2024-06-25)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 554 Dekalb Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2021-02-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION810 AEUHAZ ISSUED AFTER COMPLIANCE DATE2021-04-27
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 554 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 554 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
2024-12-120002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-110002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-110002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-02-030002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 554 Dekalb Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-18InitialRat Activity
2025-01-08InitialPassed
2024-07-02InitialPassed
2024-01-18InitialPassed
2023-07-17InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 554 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 554 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 554 Dekalb Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-12-1637032259X554 DEKALB LLCFAILURE TO FILE REQUIRED ANNUAL BOILER INSPECTION REPORTS FOR LOW-PRESSURE BOILER 30000066946Y0001 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT. 1RCNY 103-01(D)(1) REQUIRES THAT AN ANNUAL INSPECTION REPORT FOACTIVE655.0655.0
2021-09-0835583945Y554 DEKALB AVENUE LLCUNAPPROVED UNSAFE UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT DEVICES APPARATUS APPLIANCES MATERIALS OR WIRING IN USE SEAL TIGHT IN EXCESS FOR OUTSIDE LIGHTS COMPLY W/EC CODERESOLVE0.00.0
2021-02-0535497095XYAFE MEAD CORPUNLAWFULLY CONTINUED WORK WHILE ON NOTICE OF A STOP WORK ORDER REFERENCE COMPLAINT#3775763 AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE.CONSTRUCTION SITE WAS PARTIAL RESCIND FROM FULL STOP WORK ORDERRESOLVE0.00.0
2020-11-0535539589ZYAFE MEOD CORPWORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS &/OR AMENDMENTS-SITE SAFETY PLAN. AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT A 4 STY ALT,I OBSERVED A ARIEL LIFT STATION ON THE STREET BEING USED FOR FACADE WORK EXP#1 W/ORESOLVE2500.00.0
2020-11-0535539591HYAFE MEOD CORPSEC. 3303.7.2 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 4 STY ALTERATION BLDG ON ACTIVE JOB SITE. I OBSERVED NO FIRE EXSTINGUISHERS ON NONE OF THE FLOORS ON SITE. MISSING FIRE EXSTINGUIHSERS NNOT MOUNTEDRESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 554 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 554 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 554 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)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 554 Dekalb Avenue. 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 554 Dekalb Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 554 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 554 Dekalb Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 554 Dekalb Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 554 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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