# 1496 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

BBL 3032470018 · Block 3247 · Lot 18 · BIN 3073867  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1496-dekalb-avenue-3032470018  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 1496 De Kalb Ave

## Summary

1496 Dekalb Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237; tax lot BBL 3032470018) is a 6-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C2: walk-up apartments, five or six families), built around 1931, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as GASPARE PASSALACQUA; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated January 29, 2004 at $350,000 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,238,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active DOB violation and 15 open HPD violations. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1496 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (BBL 3032470018)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1496-dekalb-avenue-3032470018. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 15 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: GASPARE PASSALACQUA
- Building class: C2 – Walk-up apartments, five or six families
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 3
- Units: 6 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 4,500 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-10-31

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,238,000, assessed value $557,100, tax class 2A
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-01-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2004-01-29 from RAMCHARAN, CHANDICA; RAMCHARAN, SHIV BACHAN; RAMCHARAN, A/K/A BACHAN to PASSALACQUA, GASPARE; PASSALACQUA, CAROL, stated price $350,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1989-12-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1989-12-05 from TARANTO, JOSEPH; TARANTO, PALMA to RAMCHARAN, SHIV BACHAN; RAMCHARAN, BACHAN/AKA; RAMCHARAN, CHANDICA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-06-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-06-01 from TARANTO, GIUSEPPE; TARANTO, FRANCESCA to TARANTO, JOSEPH; TARANTO, PALMA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

No records found.

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-08-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2010-10-12 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING ***MINIMUM I00 WATTS OF INCANDESCENT LIGHT REQUIRED***. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-06-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING BALUSTER (1 TOTAL), 3RD STORY AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-06-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1R: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR (ADJACENT TO RISER), IN THE 2ND ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-06-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WOOD TREAD, 1ST TO 5TH UP FROM BOTTOM, 2ND TO 3RD STORY AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-06-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1R: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR - THE EAST AND SOUTH WALL, IN THE 1ST ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-06-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1R: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ESCUTCHEON PLATE, RISER AT CEILING; IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-05-10 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT WINDOW LOWER SASH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-05-10 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-05-10 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-05-10 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING SLIDE BOLT INSTOLLED AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-05-10 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-05-10 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-05-07 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1R: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR BELL IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-07-10 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2R: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN -- MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-07-10 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2R: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE - IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-29 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DPR: Damaged Tree – Entire Tree Has Fallen Down. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-23 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DPR: Damaged Tree – Entire Tree Has Fallen Down. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as GASPARE PASSALACQUA. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2004-01-29 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2004-01-29). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2004-01-29 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2004-01-29). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-07-21 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: IndividualOwner Gaspare Passalacqua, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-21 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Gaspare Passalacqua. | feu5-w2e2 |

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