727 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

727 Dekalb Avenue, a 10-unit, 4-story building constructed in 2021 in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood and owned by Jacob Leifer, has experienced a range of maintenance and compliance issues since its completion. The most recent concern involves a rat sighting in June 2025 that resulted in health department violations requiring follow-up inspections. The building has faced multiple water-related issues, with three documented leaks or damp spots between 2023-2025, including a slow leak and a related electrical lighting complaint in early 2025.

There were also multiple challenges with heating and hot water systems in 2023, though some issues appeared to resolve quickly according to tenant reports. Several complaints from 2023-2025 regarding windows and general indoor air quality issues indicate ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has a documented history of construction-related complaints from 2022 that resulted in multiple work stoppages and inspections, including after-hours work and concerns about plumbing maintenance.

During this period, various stop work orders were issued in relation to the work of special inspector Alberto Roman, though these violations were ultimately dismissed. The building's owner has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations reported in the past two reporting periods (2023-2024 and 2022-2023). While many complaints have been closed, it's noteworthy that several HPD inspections in 2023 and 2025 were unable to gain access to the affected units, suggesting potential challenges with communication or coordination for inspections.