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248 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

5
DOB Complaints
9
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

98
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 98% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 248 Dekalb Avenue

248 Dekalb Avenue is a 3-story, 4-unit residential building located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, owned by Danny Browne and constructed in 1868 as an Old Law Tenement. The building has experienced recurring issues with rodent and pest management over recent years, with multiple 311 complaints filed between 2022 and 2025 related to food establishments, contaminated food, and rodent sightings, though inspections generally found no violations.

Notably, between 2021 and 2024, four separate violations were issued regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by Housing Maintenance Code, though the most recent 2024 report indicated no infested units or eradication efforts. The building's more serious issues include a Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board violation from March 2022 concerning a disrepair in the cornice at exposure #1, which was deemed hazardous for pedestrians with a $2,500 penalty that appears to have been resolved.

Several complaints regarding the building were filed in 2022, including concerns about debris, illegal work, and a construction enforcement issue, though inspections generally found no violations warranted. The property has maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing all visits since 2022, and while food establishment complaints have been frequent, they have typically been addressed through standard Health Department procedures. The building has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in the most recent reporting period, with no infestation issues reported between 2022 and 2023.

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

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Fort Greene.

Building Characteristics

Total units 4
Year built 1868
Total area 6316 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
9
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 248 Dekalb Ave, New York, NY 11205
  • 264 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 11205
  • 266 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 11205
  • 268 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 11205

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248 Dekalb Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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248 Dekalb Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less 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 248 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
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 248 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
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 248 Dekalb Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-23 19:06Food EstablishmentLetter GradingClosedDOHMH
2025-04-24 00:22Food EstablishmentFood ContaminatedClosedDOHMH
2024-04-21 14:25Food EstablishmentPet/AnimalClosedDOHMH
2023-09-20 18:18Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
2022-08-03 08:12RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 248 Dekalb Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38899262023-01-17CLOSEDStorefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – ILLEGAL2023-01-24No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-01-24)
38829832022-11-22CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2022-11-25No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-11-25)
38366042022-03-22CLOSEDDebris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling2022-03-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-03-23)
38366052022-03-22CLOSEDLandmark Building – ILLEGAL WORK2022-03-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-03-23)
38347622022-03-08CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2022-03-08Oath Violation Served (2022-03-08)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 248 Dekalb Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-03-09V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED2023-02-02
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 248 Dekalb Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 248 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
2024-06-280002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-05-100002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 248 Dekalb Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2022-08-19InitialPassed
2022-07-07InitialPassed
2017-11-28CompliancePassed
2017-10-13InitialRat Activity
2010-06-28InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 248 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 248 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 248 Dekalb Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-03-0839057666RDANNY BROWNEAT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED DISREPAIR CORNICE AT EXPOSURE# 1 APPROXIMATELY 28' LINEAR FEET, THAT CONDITION IS HAZARDOUS FOR PEDESTRIANS AND PUBLIC., MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALLRESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 248 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 248 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 248 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 248 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
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 248 Dekalb Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 248 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 248 Dekalb Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 248 Dekalb Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 248 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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