7 Dekalb Avenue
7 Dekalb Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, has 30 open HPD violations, 3 of them class C, and 251 of 690 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 24, 2026. StreetSpy grade: C (73/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 690 units · Built 2011
StreetSpy grade: C (Fair, 73/100)
- 3 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 5 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 251 of 690 units are rent-stabilized.
Fewer open violations per unit than 6 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: Low (30 open, 3 class C), records as of Oct 24, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 5 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Pests: High (8 infested units, 3 yr, re-infested), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
30 open violations: 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 9 class B, 18 class A. 7 issued in the last 12 months. 46 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2008-05-20. Newest violation issued 2026-09-04.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 13 days from issue to close for the 2 violations closed in the last 12 months.
3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (hallway). POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, issued 2026-05-26. HPD violation 18948475
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (hallway). POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2025-08-05. HPD violation 18141831
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (hallway). POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM SIGN MISSING ON WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2018-12-07. HPD violation 12787679
- Class B: Electrical defect, outlet on the west wall, 2nd room from the north, 6th floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 6D), issued 2026-05-26. HPD violation 18948474
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, bathroom, 6th floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 6D), issued 2026-05-26. HPD violation 18948473
- Class B: Electrical defect, south wall, 2nd room from the north, 6th floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 2ND ELECTRICAL OUTLET FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 6D), issued 2026-05-26. HPD violation 18948472
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY, issued 2021-09-10. HPD violation 14521999
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY, issued 2020-01-27. HPD violation 13561303
311 housing complaints
7 in the last 12 months, 13 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (5), Unsanitary Condition (2).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 8 infested units in the last 3 years, including re-infestations. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 3 infested, 3 treated, 1 re-infested
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 5 infested, 5 treated, 1 re-infested
- 2022: Owner reported 5 infested, 5 treated, 1 re-infested
- 2021: Owner reported 9 infested, 9 treated, 0 re-infested
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (4 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
251 of 690 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Owner and management
Owner: Avanath 7 Dekalb LLC. Head officer: Wesley Wilson. Managing agent: Avanath Properties. This owner has 3 buildings on record, 1 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration May 11, 2026. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3001497501, HPD building ID 951270. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- DeKalb Av (B, Q, R), 2 min walk
- Hoyt St (2, 3), 2 min walk
- Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts (A, C, G), 3 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 30 open (3 class C, 9 class B, 18 class A). 3 rent-impairing | −9 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 7 | −3 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 8 infested units, re-infested | −12 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 1 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-27.