813 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The four-story, six-unit building at 813 Dekalb Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Zalman Teitelbaum and constructed in 1935, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over recent years. Most concerning are two documented water leak incidents: a heavy flow leak in September 2021 that resulted in HPD violations, and a damp spot leak in December 2018 that could not be inspected due to access issues.

The building has consistently demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent report from June 2025 showing zero infestation cases, continuing a pattern of no reported bedbug issues in filings dating back to 2022. The property has undergone multiple inspections and received several violations related to building safety and maintenance requirements. In 2021, the building was cited for needing proper notices regarding smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detector requirements, and bedbug reporting.

These violations, along with requirements for posting the building registration number and superintendent contact information, were certified as corrected in December 2023. Rodent inspections have been conducted regularly, with the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passing successfully, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in February 2024. The building has maintained a generally positive record in recent years, with regular compliance checks and no repeat violations, though the water leak incidents and initial rat activity do indicate some areas requiring attention.