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488 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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DOB Complaints
10
311 Housing Calls
11
Housing Violations
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Permits

Risk Assessment

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Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 488 Dekalb Avenue

488 Dekalb Avenue is a 3-story, 2-family residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, built in 1976 and currently owned by Joel Zupnick. The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over recent years, most notably regarding water management and safety systems. As of March 2024, there are multiple open violations related to building maintenance, including issues with door hardware, floor conditions, and water leakage in the 3rd-story apartment 3.

The building has faced recurring challenges with rodent control, with a significant incident reported in April 2023 leading to Health Department violations, though recent inspections in 2025 and 2024 have shown compliance. Historical data reveals a pattern of maintenance issues between 2018-2020, including multiple violations regarding garbage storage, door conditions, and safety concerns such as a fire escape inspection. The building has also generated multiple 311 complaints, with the most recent being a rodent-related issue in 2023.

There are currently active violations regarding the failure to file required external low-pressure inspection records from 2018-2023. Inspection records show intermittent rodent issues, with an initial "Rat Activity" finding in April 2023, though subsequent inspections have shown improvement with all recent inspections passing through 2025. The property has demonstrated a pattern of addressing violations, as evidenced by many closed cases, though several open violations remain as of the latest inspections.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 2
Year built 1976
Total area 3300 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class 2 FAMILY HOUSE
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Key Building Statistics

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DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
11
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
10
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
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ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
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Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
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Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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488 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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488 Dekalb Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
After 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 488 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
2020-08-202020-08-31Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2018-11-202018-12-08Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2018-11-202018-12-08Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2018-11-202018-12-08Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2018-11-202018-12-08Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 488 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
2024-03-20CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 HMC: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCKING DEVICE AT DOOR AT BUILDING ENTRANCE . AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-03-20BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYNone
2020-08-29AOpenNone3§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT EASTNone
2020-08-29AOpenNone3§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT SOUTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT EASTNone
2020-08-29AOpenNone3§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 488 Dekalb Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-04-15 16:39RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
2022-04-19 12:43SmokingCigarette Vending MachineClosedDOHMH
2020-08-20 19:03WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2018-11-20 23:05SAFETYFIRE ESCAPEClosedHPD
2018-11-20 23:05DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 488 Dekalb Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 488 Dekalb Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 488 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 488 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
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 488 Dekalb Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-13InitialPassed
2024-09-16InitialPassed
2023-09-13InitialPassed
2023-05-23CompliancePassed
2023-04-18InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 488 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 488 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 488 Dekalb Avenue. 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 488 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 488 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)
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 488 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 488 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 488 Dekalb Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 488 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 488 Dekalb Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 488 Dekalb Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 488 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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