851 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The four-story, six-unit old law tenement building at 851 Dekalb Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Malka Weiss, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most pressing are current issues from January 2025, including mold problems (one officially marked as "Open"), heat and hot water complaints, and multiple instances of slow water leaks (two separate complaints from December 2023). The building has a documented history of pest control challenges, with multiple pest-related complaints filed between October and December 2023.

The property has undergone several inspections and received multiple violations in recent years. In 2022, violations were recorded related to various maintenance issues, particularly concerning apartment 4R, including problems with plaster surfaces, paint, electrical systems, and a leaking roof. More serious concerns were noted in 2021 regarding fire escape safety, with multiple violations related to rusting balconies and dislodged steps, though these issues appear to have been resolved with associated penalties paid.

While the building has maintained an active bedbug reporting record showing no infestations from 2019 through 2025, rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with two "Passed" inspections in 2023-2025, though rat activity was noted in an August 2021 initial inspection. The building has a pattern of complaints where HPD was unable to gain access for inspections, particularly regarding heat and hot water issues, highlighting potential access cooperation challenges. The building's recent history shows a combination of persistent moisture-related issues (mold and leaks), maintenance challenges, and a record of compliance inspections generally showing improvements, though some violations have required multiple follow-ups to resolve. The presence of mold complaints in 2025 and previous pest issues suggests ongoing maintenance concerns, despite the building's compliance with bedbug reporting requirements showing apparently effective management of that specific issue.