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68 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

3
DOB Complaints
3
311 Housing Calls
16
Housing Violations
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

94
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 94% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 68 Decatur Street

68 Decatur Street is a three-story, four-unit brownstone building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1886 and currently owned by Frank Lang. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns emerging in 2022-2023 in apartment 2A, including violations for defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, exposed electrical wiring, and problems with plaster and paint surfaces. More recent complaints from May 2025 have documented issues with flooring, wall conditions, and pest infestations, with certain complaints resulting in violations that require owner remediation.

The building has undergone periodic rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in June 2024 passing with no rat activity noted, following previous issues with rat sightings in 2017 and 2019. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with all annual reports from 2020 through 2025 indicating zero infested units. Multiple sidewalk shed inspections were conducted in 2022 and 2023, though no violations were found.

The building's maintenance history shows regular permit issuance for exterior work, with the most recent permits issued in 2023 and 2024. Several safety violations have been documented over the years, including illegal door fastening issues and vestibule door problems in 2022, though most historical violations appear to have been resolved. The property has maintained a consistent record of filing timely bedbug and rodent inspection reports, suggesting active management of these common urban pest issues, while recent building code violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 4
Year built 1886
Total area 4755 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
16
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
3
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
3
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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68 Decatur Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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68 Decatur Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Registered Found

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 68 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
2025-05-282025-05-30Flooring/stairs-FloorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-282025-05-30Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-282025-05-30Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-08-112022-10-12Unsanitary Condition-PestsEmergencyCLOSE
2022-07-082022-07-31Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 68 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
2023-08-29BCloseNone2A§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2023-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
2023-08-29BCloseNone2A§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2023-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
2023-08-14BCloseNone2A§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF ..EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRE AT THE CLOSET CEILING, IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
2023-08-14BCloseNone2A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ....NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
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
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 68 Decatur Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-28 15:11FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2025-05-28 15:11PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-05-28 15:11UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2022-08-11 11:05UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2022-07-08 18:19APPLIANCEELECTRIC/GAS RANGEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 68 Decatur Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39206062023-07-29CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2023-07-31No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-07-31)
38725242022-09-07CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2022-09-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-09-08)
37740872020-10-23CLOSEDLocal Law Audits2020-10-22Compliance Inspection Performed (2020-10-23)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 68 Decatur Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 68 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
2025-06-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-270002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-01-130002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-05-280002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 68 Decatur Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-06-27InitialPassed
2022-11-30CompliancePassed
2022-10-25InitialRat Activity
2019-06-19InitialPassed
2017-11-15CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 68 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 68 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 68 Decatur Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 68 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 68 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 68 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

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 68 Decatur Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 68 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 68 Decatur Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 68 Decatur Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 68 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.

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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