1538 Dekalb Avenue
1538 Dekalb Avenue in Bushwick, Brooklyn, has 24 open HPD violations, 5 of them class C, and 6 of 6 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (55/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 6 units · Built 1931
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 55/100)
- 5 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- No housing complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 6 of 6 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 8 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (24 open, 5 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
24 open violations: 5 class C (immediately hazardous), 7 class B, 12 class A. 0 issued in the last 12 months. 38 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2008-06-11. Newest violation issued 2025-06-09.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
2 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: Lead paint hazard. - CORRECT FAILURE TO NOTIFY OCCUPANTS AND/OR TO INVESTIGATE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS., issued 2021-10-14. HPD violation 14620274
- Class C: Lead paint hazard. : CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY OWNER PURSUANT TO LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2004 RELATED TO LEAD-BASED PAINT NOTICES, INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIATION/ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES. (apt 1R), issued 2021-10-06. HPD violation 14608561
- Class C: No heat / heating defect. 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, 1st STORY, issued 2021-08-23. HPD violation 14512680
- Class C: No heat / heating defect. D26-17.10 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUB HALL., issued 2008-06-11. HPD violation 1279307
- Class C: Roof defect (hallway). D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CHAIN & PADLOCKED AT SCUTTLE COVER 3 STY PUBLIC HALL TO ROOF ER1., issued 2008-06-11. HPD violation 1279308
- Class B: Roaches, bathroom. D26-13.03 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES KITCHEN & BATHROOM 3 STY APT 3L. , SECTION '' '' (apt 3L), issued 2008-06-11. HPD violation 1279305
- Class B: Broken window or sash. D26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF OUT OF BALANCE LOWER SASH EAST WINDOW IN FRONT ROOM 1ST STY SOUTHWEST APT 1R. , SECTION '' '' (apt 1R), issued 2008-06-11. HPD violation 1279302
- Class B: Items blocking a hallway or exit. D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES 3RD STY PUB HALL., issued 2008-06-11. HPD violation 1279306
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 0 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. 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 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 1 DOB violation on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
6 of 6 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).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 6 in 2024, 6 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: MIRIAM MERGAL. Managing agent: BONNIE M ESPINAL. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jun 29, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3032470030, HPD building ID 230069. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- DeKalb Av (L), 3 min walk
- Knickerbocker Av (M), 5 min walk
- Jefferson St (L), 6 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 24 open (5 class C, 7 class B, 12 class A). 2 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| 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 2026-10-28.