581 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

581 Decatur Street is a 3-story, 3-unit old law tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1899 and currently owned by Leonie Neufville. The property has experienced some significant maintenance issues in recent months, most notably a heavy water leak that was reported through both 311 and Housing Maintenance Code channels in October 2023.

While this water leak was classified as an emergency, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to gain access for inspection, resulting in the complaint being closed without resolution in April 2024. Additionally, there was a construction-related complaint filed in November 2023 regarding work being performed contrary to approved plans and permits at a nearby address (11233), though this investigation concluded in December 2023 with no violations found. On a positive note, the building's bedbug report for the period from November 2022 to October 2023 shows no infestations, with zero dwelling units affected, eradicated, or re-infested.

This indicates effective pest management procedures in place at the property. While the recent water leak incident raises concerns about building maintenance responsiveness, it's important to note that the bedbug report reflects a period of successful pest control measures. As of the current date in July 2025, there have been no further reported issues or complaints in the past several months.