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726 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

3
DOB Complaints
67
311 Housing Calls
52
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

49
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 49% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 726 Dekalb Avenue

726 Dekalb Avenue, a 5-story New Law tenement building constructed in 1931 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, is currently owned by Moshe Saurimpter and contains 20 residential units. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with multiple complaints filed between late 2023 through 2025, though inspections often encountered access issues.

The property has documented problems with pest infestations, including mice and roaches in late 2024 through 2025, and violations related to unsanitary conditions and mold in December 2024. Unit 5B has had particular maintenance challenges, including violations for peeling paint, window guard issues, and heating system problems recorded between 2024-2025. There are also three active Department of Buildings (DOB) violations related to failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018-2020, and a 2024 inspection noted a crack in the building facade.

While the building has passed recent rodent inspections in 2023-2025, previous inspections in 2022-2023 indicated rat activity. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, with consistent documentation showing zero affected units from 2021 through 2025. The property has experienced multiple system failures requiring emergency complaints, particularly regarding heat and hot water, suggesting ongoing infrastructure maintenance challenges.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 20
Year built 1931
Total area 16095 sq ft
Floors 5
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.
52
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
67
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
12
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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726 Dekalb Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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726 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 726 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
2025-06-132025-06-28Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-132025-06-28General-CabinetNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-132025-06-28Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-132025-06-28Plumbing-RadiatorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-132025-06-28Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE

Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 726 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
2024-12-28CCloseNone5B§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-28ACloseNone5B§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-23CCloseNone3AHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-02T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-23CCloseNone3AHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-02T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-23CCloseNone3A§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 726 Dekalb Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-26 14:15HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-18 11:04UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2024-12-18 11:04APPLIANCEREFRIGERATORClosedHPD
2024-12-08 14:50HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-11-22 20:11HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD

DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 726 Dekalb Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39345782023-11-09CLOSEDEnforcement Work Order (DOB)2024-01-02Oath Violation Served (2024-01-04)
38829872022-11-22CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2022-11-22Oath Violation Served (2022-11-22)

DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 726 Dekalb Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-12-10
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
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 726 Dekalb Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 726 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
2025-06-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-270002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-070002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-07-010002019-11-012020-10-31

Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 726 Dekalb Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-03InitialPassed
2025-01-03InitialPassed
2024-07-03InitialPassed
2024-01-09InitialPassed
2023-07-07InitialPassed

HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 726 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

OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 726 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

ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 726 Dekalb Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-01-0239102722M724-726 DEKALB LLCAT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 5 STORY BUILDING, OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE #2 A CRACK APPROX 6 FEET IN BUILDING FACADE., REPAIR AND OR REPLACE; COMPLY WITH CODERESOLVE0.00.0
2022-11-2239074289P724-726 DEKALB LLCPOOR FLAME FROM BURNERÝSOOT¨/WATER FEEDER LEAKING/CHEMICAL FEED LINE CORRODED/WASTE OIL AT BURNER/BODY DRAIN PIPES MISSING AT SAFETY VALVES/SOOT ON+AROUND BOILER/REAR FLAME SIGHT GLASS MISSING;CORRECT VIOLATIONRESOLVE0.00.0

Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 726 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

Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 726 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

Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 726 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

Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 726 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle

Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 726 Dekalb Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 726 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

Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration

Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 726 Dekalb Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 726 Dekalb Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 726 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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