671 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 671 Decatur Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by George Waters, has experienced multiple significant maintenance issues over the past two years, particularly concerning its heating and plumbing systems. Since 2023, there have been recurring problems with water-related emergencies, including multiple heavy flow water leaks in October 2023, three heat/hot water complaints in late 2024 (including one building-wide issue in December 2024 that resulted in violations), and a more recent steam pipe/riser complaint in February 2025.

The building has also faced electrical system challenges, with a notable violation in October 2023 regarding non-functioning outlets and the improper use of extension cords, resulting in a $1,600 penalty. Additional maintenance concerns have been documented, including various issues in apartment 2L as of July 2023, such as problems with doors, window guards, an oven knob, bathroom fixtures, and leaky faucets, though most of these violations were certified as corrected by late 2023.

The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2021 and 2023 indicating persistent rat presence, though two inspections in 2019 showed compliance. Bedding bug reports from 2021 through 2024 show no recorded infestations in the building, suggesting effective pest management in this regard. While the building's management has generally responded to complaints and violations, the frequency and nature of the heating, plumbing, and electrical issues over the past two years suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges.