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1553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

5
DOB Complaints
60
311 Housing Calls
37
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

90
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 90% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1553 Dekalb Avenue

The 8-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 1553 Dekalb Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Anthony Dirusso, has experienced recurring heating issues over the past several years. Most recently, in October 2024, there was a complaint about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, though occupants reported restoration of services during the inspection. This was one of eight similar heating incidents between 2021 and 2024 for which inspections were conducted, with most cases being resolved upon confirmation of restored services.

The building underwent several inspections in 2023 which revealed multiple code violations, including issues with fire retardant plaster, ceiling paint, and roof leaks in the 4th-story public hall. Notably, there is one remaining open violation from July 2021 regarding lead paint hazards in the bathroom of apartment 3R that requires attention. The property has also faced inspection challenges, with several HPD inspections being unable to gain access to apartments, particularly during heating complaints in 2022-2023.

The building has a history of rodent-related issues, with recent inspections in 2024 showing rat activity, though earlier inspections in both 2023 and 2024 passed. The property has maintained regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2021-2024, showing no infestation cases during these periods. There are recorded violations pertaining to external low-pressure inspection filings from 2019-2023 that were dismissed, and an active ECB violation from 2020 regarding unpermitted electrical work in the basement. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with both basic services and building maintenance, particularly with the heating system and various code compliance issues.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1553 Dekalb Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bushwick.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1931
Total area 8060 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
37
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
60
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
3
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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1553 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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1553 Dekalb Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units 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 1553 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
2024-10-152024-10-18Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-212023-12-23Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-03-012023-03-03Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-02-252023-02-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-02-222023-02-24Heat/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 1553 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
2023-06-14BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT PLASTER AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYNone
2023-06-14BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING C AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYNone
2023-06-14ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYNone
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
2023-03-02CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ..BULKHEAD DOOR LEADING TO ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1553 Dekalb Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-10-15 15:53HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-08-02 18:16RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2023-12-21 14:17HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-03-01 16:00HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2023-02-25 17:45HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1553 Dekalb Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
37728302020-10-13CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2020-10-16Oath Violation Served (2020-10-16)
36898032019-03-07CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2019-05-29Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-05-29)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1553 Dekalb Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-07-17
2023-06-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-07-17
2023-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-07-17
2023-04-25V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-07-17
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1553 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 1553 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
2024-12-170002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-150002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-030002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-140002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-160002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1553 Dekalb Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-18InitialPassed
2025-01-15CompliancePassed
2024-09-21ComplianceRat Activity
2024-08-26InitialRat Activity
2024-07-11InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1553 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 1553 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 1553 Dekalb Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-10-1635537172YRENATO DIRUSSOWORK W/O A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED ELECTRICAL WORK IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF 1553 DEKALB AVE. NEW BX WAS RAN FROM PANEL TO 3(CABLES) WHERE THEY ARE SETUP FOR WASHERS AND DRYERS. NO PERMIT ON FILE FACTIVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1553 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 1553 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 1553 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 1553 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1553 Dekalb Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1553 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 1553 Dekalb Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1553 Dekalb Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1553 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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