902 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 4-story, 6-unit tenement building at 902 Dekalb Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Anna Maidiotis and built in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, as of February 2024, there are open housing maintenance code violations in apartment 4L for infestations of bedbugs, mice, and roaches, along with a window frame repair issue. The building has a history of pest control problems, with multiple 311 complaints and housing maintenance code complaints regarding pests, including recent reports in February 2024 that resulted in violations.

In August 2023, there were multiple emergency complaints including issues with mold, door problems, and electrical systems, though most of these were resolved with violations or repairs being addressed. The building has undergone several rodent inspections, with mixed results between 2022-2025, showing both passed and failed inspections for rat activity. The property has faced additional infrastructure and safety concerns, including three active Environmental Control Board violations related to gas piping and installation in a restaurant (with penalties totaling $1,935) as of September 2023, and a historical issue in 2020 involving falling debris from the roof parapet that warranted a $6,250 penalty. Between 2020 and 2025, the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations according to the city's required filings, though there have been multiple rodent activity reports.

Recent rodent inspections in 2025 have mostly passed, suggesting some improvement in pest management. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining basic living conditions, particularly regarding pests and building infrastructure, with both emergency and non-emergency service requests indicating persistent maintenance issues requiring attention. The available data indicates regular inspection and response patterns by various City agencies, though there have been instances of inspectors being unable to gain access to investigate reported issues. While some violations have been resolved and inspections passed, the recurring nature of certain complaints - particularly regarding pests and building systems - suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining the property to meet housing standards.