A turn-of-the-century Bushwick three-family that stays clear of open code violations while block activity carries the surrounding texture.
A three-family Bushwick rowhouse built in 1899 with zero open code violations on file, though common-area issues and surrounding street traffic define the day-to-day experience. Three things to know:
Common-area complaints focus on hallway electrical work and shared spaces. Tenant calls flagged common-area friction, including hallway electrical work, stair conditions, and courtyard upkeep. In a small three-unit layout, hallway lighting and common-space maintenance directly shape daily living.
Surrounding blocks show a strong pattern of late-night and party noise calls. 242 residential noise complaints were logged within three blocks over the last year. The pattern is heavily dominated by loud music and party calls (156) alongside banging and pounding (70), making window insulation key for street-facing rooms.
Driveway blockages and hydrant parking drive steady neighborhood calls. Curb space is heavily contested nearby: 232 illegal parking reports cleared within three blocks last year—led by 106 blocked hydrants and 51 posted sign violations—alongside 104 calls specifically for blocked driveways.
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1220 Decatur Street is a 3-unit building in Brooklyn, New York City (BBL 3034350023). This building is associated with Townhouse Rental, LLC. Brix tracks 0 open HPD violations for this property, along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1899, this walk-up apartment building sits in Brooklyn and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 12 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about water leak.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed August 5, 2026.
The building last changed hands on February 28, 2002, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 70/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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Unit 2 at 1220 Decatur Street has no open violations (16 past violations).
Unit 1 at 1220 Decatur Street has no open violations (19 past violations).
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