Brooklyn · Block 1927 · Lot 4 · 11205

497 Dekalb Avenue

3 floors · 2 apartments · 3,300 sq ft · built 1955 · class S2 · owner of record: 497 Dekalb Ave Realestate Corp

6open violations
$33,075ECB/OATH penalties owed
2HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
788dto Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 57 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Annual property registration Check
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 301 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 3 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 788 days
Next cycle year 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (22) · $33,075 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Sep 26, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT CELLAR LEVEL UNSAFE STORE PROPANE TANK., MAINTAIN STORAGE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FIRE CODE
#39205745R
Dec 2, 2026
PENDING
$2,500
Dec 9, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35245001P ISSUED ON 07-07-17 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. B102 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER-CELLAR
#35513824Y
Feb 4, 2021
DEFAULT
$3,125
Oct 24, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35245001P ISSUED ONN 7/7/17AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.REMEDY:COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONE
#35431280X
Feb 4, 2021
DEFAULT
$3,125
Aug 20, 2019Construction CLASS - 1
WORK WITHOUT PERMIT.AT TIME OF INSPECTION 3RD FLOOR OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PLACE OF OCCURRENCE HAS BEEN OBSERVED TO BE CONVERTED TO A BARBER SHOP/HAIR SALOON BY POLICE OFFICERS COOLEY#24949 AND ARDOLINO#19087 TO
#35415674Z
Jun 24, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Aug 20, 2019Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS.AT TIME OF INSPECTION RESPONDING TO A COMPLIANT FROM THE 79TH PRECINT;THE 3RD FLOOR OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PLACE OF
#35415673R
Jun 24, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Aug 13, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35245001P ISSUED ON 07-07-17 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE A C OF C.
#35427425X
Mar 16, 2020
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
May 22, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35245001P ISSUED ON 07-07-17 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER
#35399278J
Jan 9, 2020
DEFAULT
$3,125
Nov 30, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35245001P ISSUED ON 07/07/17 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.NOTE:NO DOC FILE FOR
#35392342N
Mar 6, 2019
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Sep 5, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35245001P ISSUED ON 07-07-17 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTE AT CE
#35388801L
Feb 4, 2019
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Jul 18, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35245001P ISSUED ON 07-07-17 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FOR: NO 2ND MEANS OF EGRESS AT GROUND LEVEL EATING & DRINKING
#35340862M
Dec 4, 2019
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Jun 13, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35245001P ISSUED ON 07-07-17 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE A C OF C.
#35339539Y
Mar 6, 2019
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Apr 21, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35336722Z ISSUED ON 07/07/17 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FOR NO SECONDARY MEANS OF
#35336722Z
Mar 6, 2019
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Mar 1, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WILTH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35245001P ISSUED ON 7/7/17 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01.FOR CELLAR LEVEL BEING USE
#35325989Y
Jan 15, 2020
DEFAULT
$2,000
Feb 2, 2018Unknown CLASS - 2
UNAPPROVED,UNSAFE,UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT DEVICES APPARATUS,APPLIANCES,MATERIALS OR WIRING IN USE. ARMORED CABLES NOT TERMINATED, FLEXIBLE CORD USED AS PERMANENT WIRING, OUTLET COVERS MISSING
#35312781M
Sep 5, 2018
IN VIOLATION
$800
Feb 2, 2018Plumbing CLASS - 1
GAS BEING SUPPLIED TO BLDG W/O INSPECITONS & CERTIFICATIONS GIVEN BY DOB. I OBSERVED IN CELLAR/BASEMENT GAS PIPING INSTALLED FOR STOVE & 2 FRYERS & MAIN GAS AT METER WAS IN THE ON POSITION SUPPLYING GAS TO BLDG
#35268687K
Aug 8, 2018
IN VIOLATION
$500
Feb 2, 2018Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. I OBSERVED IN CELLAR/BASEMENT 2 GAS FRYERS INSTALLED W/1 GAS FRYER CONNECTED W/A RESIDENTIAL GAS FLEX HOSE INSTEAD OF HAVING A COMMERCIAL GRADE HOSE INSTALLED
#35268688M
Aug 8, 2018
IN VIOLATION
$500
Feb 2, 2018Unknown CLASS - 2
SEC: EC 110.14A. DOUBLE LUGGING IN ELECTRICAL PANEL MORE THAN (1) WIRE UNDER CIRCUIT BREAKER IN CLOSET PANEL ON THE GROUND FLR. REM: COMPLY W/ EC CODE. OBTAIN PERMIT.
#35312779N
Sep 5, 2018
IN VIOLATION
$1,200
Feb 2, 2018Unknown CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO SECURE SUPPORT RACEWAYS CABLE ASSEMBLIES BOXES CABINETS FITTINGS. SPLICE BOXES IN PANEL CLOSET NOT SUPPORTED & ARMORED CABLES. REM: SECURE SUPPORT PER EE.
#35312780K
Sep 5, 2018
IN VIOLATION
$800
Feb 2, 2018Plumbing CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO HAVE NEW OR ALTETED PLUMBING SYSTEM TESTED. I OBSERVED IN CELLAR/BASEMENT OF COMMERCIAL SPACE GAS PIPING INSTALLED FOR STOVE & 2 FRYERS W/FITTINGS & VALVES & NO PROPER TESTING WAS PERFORMED ON PIPING
#35268685R
Aug 8, 2018
IN VIOLATION
$500
Jan 22, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35245001P ISSUED ON 07/07/17 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED CELLAR
#35283451J
Aug 1, 2018
IN VIOLATION
$800
Nov 22, 2017Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35245001P ISSUED ON 07/07/17 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FOR NO SECOND MEANS OF EG
#35280773Z
Mar 4, 2019
IN VIOLATION
$800
Oct 16, 2017Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION# 35245001P ISSUED ON 7/7/17 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FOR: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG @ CELLAR & GROUND L
#35279353Y
Aug 1, 2018
IN VIOLATION
$800
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DOB NOW Safety (0)

None open.

HPD (5) · C 2 · B 1 · A 2
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Sep 17, 2015A§ 27-2023 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE SUFFICIENT,PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL.Dec 21, 2015
Aug 13, 2009AApt 2FL · § 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING,WALLS,WOOD WORK THROUGHOUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORYNov 16, 2009
Aug 13, 2009BApt 2FL · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CEILING AT CLOSET IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORYSep 17, 2009
Aug 13, 2009CApt 2 FL · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AT KITCHEN, 2nd STORY, APARTMENTAug 19, 2009
Aug 13, 2009CApt 2FL · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORYAug 19, 2009

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Sep 26, 2026ECBConstruction: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT CELLAR LEVEL UNSAFE STORE PROPANE TANK., MAINTAIN STORAGE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FIRE CODEOpen

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City records as of Nov 4, 2026, 4:26 PM ET. BBL 3019270004.

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