843 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

843 Dekalb Avenue, a 5-story, 10-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1931 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, is currently experiencing multiple maintenance concerns as of mid-2025. The most pressing issues appear to be related to pest control and gas safety, with an open unsanitary condition complaint regarding pests filed in June 2025, and a cooking gas complaint in late 2024 that was closed without an inspection due to lack of access.

The building has a documented history of housing maintenance code violations related to annual bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, though recent bedbug filings from 2022-2024 indicate zero infested units. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections over the past four years, with the most recent inspections in June 2025 showing failed compliance and rat activity, following an emergency repair in December 2024 that also noted rat issues.

While the building has generally passed most inspections, the recurring nature of pest control issues (both rodent and general pest complaints) suggests ongoing structural or maintenance challenges. The current ownership under Esther Herman has maintained documentation of bedbug reporting compliance, though the pattern of violations suggests some administrative oversight in previous years. The building's age and classification as an old law tenement contribute to its unique maintenance profile, which appears to require ongoing attention to both safety systems (such as gas) and pest management.