1529 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
BBL 3032360040 (Block 3236, Lot 40) · BIN 3073616 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 1529 De Kalb Ave
Summary
1529 Dekalb Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237) 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 1529 DEKALB AVE LLC; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated March 23, 2005 at $411,000 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,444,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three open HPD violations. There were 15 311 requests in the past 12 months and 18 HPD complaints since 2019.
At a glance
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- 1529 DEKALB AVE LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C2 – Walk-up apartments, five or six familiesThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1931Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 6 residential / 6 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,500 sq ft (25 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 5,250 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 2.10 built / 2.43 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
- Identifiers
- BBL 3032360040 (Borough 3, Block 3236, Lot 40) · BIN 3073616BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Official lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — dataset updated 2026-08-24, fetched 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — dataset updated 2026-10-25, fetched 2026-10-31
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,444,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
- Assessed value
- $649,800The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $97,885Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 2A – residential rental, 4–6 units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,444,000 | $649,800 | 2A |
| 2026 | Final | $1,239,000 | $557,550 | 2A |
| 2025 | Final | $1,107,000 | $498,150 | 2A |
| 2024 | Final | $1,028,000 | $462,600 | 2A |
| 2023 | Final | $1,048,000 | $471,600 | 2A |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — dataset updated 2026-09-14, fetched 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 3
Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-30 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Sosa, Alejandro; Sosa, Nicolasa | 1529 Dekalb Ave Llc | 2018080201181001 |
| 2005-03-23 | DEED | $411,000 | 1529 Dekalb Associates Llc | Sosa, Nicolasa; Sosa, Alejandro | 2005033100844002 |
| 2003-05-21 | DEEDO | $275,000 | Luppino, Vincenza | 1529 Dekalb Associates Llc | 2003061100302001 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31
DOB job filings 0 open of 0
A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31
Work permits 0
Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 active of 3
Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2024-09-23 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V*092324LBLVIO10259 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2018-04-06 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT | V*040618LBLVIO13113 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1994-07-25 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*072594LL629104508 |
Source: DOB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active means the condition has not been certified as corrected and/or the case is not resolved. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 26
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s address. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2021-09-20 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | 1529 DEKALB AVE LLC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 047317274X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2021-02-27 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | 1529 DEKALB AVE LLC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 047102694Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2018-01-13 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | SOSA | $100 / $100 / $0 | 041948173J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2017-05-09 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | SOSA | $25 / $25 / $0 | 044433941J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2017-01-24 | Sanitation Dept | NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITS | SOSA | $25 / $25 / — | 041735525P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2014-01-28 | Sanitation Dept | NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITS | SOSA | $25 / $25 / — | 041753897P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2012-05-15 | Sanitation Dept | LOOSE RUBBISH | SOSA | $100 / $100 / — | 041346178K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2009-08-11 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | NON-RECYCLABLES LEFT IN RECYCLING CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 2ND | SOSA NICOLASA | $50 / $50 / — | 042092506J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2009-04-06 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | SOSA | $100 / $100 / — | 042031797J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2008-12-16 | Sanitation Others | LOOSE RUBBISH | SOSA | $100 / $100 / — | 0172809066 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2008-10-07 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | NON-RECYCLABLES LEFT IN RECYCLING CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION | SOSA | $25 / $25 / — | 041411225M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2008-09-22 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | SOSA | $100 / $100 / — | 041401022N |
Showing 12 of 26 records. See the source dataset for the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
HPD registration & contacts
Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.
- HPD building ID
- 230063
- Last registered
- 2026-08-26
- Registration valid until
- 2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent | Alejandro Sosa | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Headofficer | Alejandro Sosa | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Alejandro Sosa | ||
| Corporateowner | 1529 DEKALB AVE LLC | Brooklyn, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 2026-10-31
HPD housing-code violations 3 open of 10
Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Defect Letter Issued · 2010-06-04 | C | 1989-10-17 | 1L | § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WALL 1 STY WEST APT 1L BATHROOM PAQZILLO 417 0625 ER1. , SECTION '' '' |
| Open Defect Letter Issued · 2010-06-04 | C | 1989-10-17 | 1L | § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WALLS & CEILING 1 STY WEST APT 1L 2 ROOM FROM REAR PAQZILLO 417 0625 ER1. , SECTION '' '' |
| Open Defect Letter Issued · 2010-06-04 | C | 1989-10-17 | 1L | § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILING 1 STY WEST APT 1L FRONT ROOM PAQZILLO 417 0625 ER1. , SECTION '' '' |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2026-01-16 | I | 2025-11-20 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2025-07-14 | A | 2025-06-09 | (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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-01-09 | I | 2023-11-22 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2022-03-09 | A | 2022-02-24 | (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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2021-04-29 | A | 2021-04-08 | (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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2015-10-29 | I | 2015-10-08 | SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF P | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2015-10-29 | I | 2015-02-18 | SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF P |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
HPD complaints 18
Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | OPEN | 3R | Flooring/Stairs – Floor Appliance – Electric/Gas Range Appliance – Refrigerator | The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. |
| 2026-01-16 | CLOSE | BLDG | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t |
| 2026-01-16 | CLOSE | BLDG | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t |
| 2026-01-16 | CLOSE | BLDG | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. |
| 2025-11-12 | CLOSE | BLDG | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t |
| 2025-11-11 | CLOSE | BLDG | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t |
| 2025-11-11 | CLOSE | 1L | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection |
| 2025-11-05 | CLOSE | BLDG | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t |
| 2025-11-05 | CLOSE | BLDG | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t |
| 2025-11-05 | CLOSE | 1R | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection |
Showing 10 of 18 records. See the source dataset for the full list.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
311 requests (last 12 months) 15
Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | HPD | APPLIANCE – ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE | Open | — |
| 2026-10-14 | HPD | APPLIANCE – REFRIGERATOR | Open | — |
| 2026-10-14 | HPD | FLOORING/STAIRS – FLOOR | Open | — |
| 2026-06-15 | NYPD | Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2026-06-15 |
| 2026-01-16 | HPD | HEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDING | Closed | 2026-01-19 |
| 2026-01-16 | HPD | HEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDING | Closed | 2026-01-19 |
| 2026-01-16 | HPD | HEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDING | Closed | 2026-01-19 |
| 2025-11-12 | HPD | HEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDING | Closed | 2025-11-13 |
| 2025-11-11 | HPD | HEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDING | Closed | 2025-11-13 |
| 2025-11-11 | HPD | HEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDING | Closed | 2025-11-13 |
Showing 10 of 15 records. See the source dataset for the full list.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
Nearby properties
On Dekalb Ave
- 1517 Dekalb Avenue (47 open items)
- 1519 Dekalb Avenue (21 open items)
- 1523 Dekalb Avenue (five open items)
- 1525 Dekalb Avenue
- 1531 Dekalb Avenue (25 open items)
- 1532 Dekalb Avenue (27 open items)
- 1535 Dekalb Avenue (14 open items)
- 1536 Dekalb Avenue (one open item)
Same tax block (3236)
- 1483 Dekalb Avenue (47 open items)
- 1487 Dekalb Avenue (57 open items)
- 1489 Dekalb Avenue (eight open items)
- 1493 Dekalb Avenue (two open items)
- 1495 Dekalb Avenue (five open items)
- 1499 Dekalb Avenue (26 open items)
- 1501 Dekalb Avenue (one open item)
- 1505 Dekalb Avenue (four open items)
Data as of October 31, 2026 (cached NYC Open Data; each section shows its own dataset date). Machine-readable: /api/property/3032360040.json