872 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
The three-story, three-unit building at 872 Dekalb Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Isack Katz and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there were multiple reports of slow water leaks in 2021, and in late 2020, there were violations related to heat and electrical issues that required attention. The building has also undergone several safety-related inspections and violations, including problems with security equipment in 2021-2022 (self-closing doors and locks in apartment 2A), an unencumbered fire escape in 2021, and the need for proper gas leak procedures to be posted.
While the building has maintained regular bedbug reporting with zero infestations reported since 2024, there were violations related to bedbug reporting in 2020 and 2021. Inspection records show a consistent effort to address rodent activity, with several inspections between 2022 and 2025. The most recent inspections (2023-2025) have generally passed, indicating improved pest management, though bait was applied during a September 2022 inspection.
Maintenance records also show regular permit issuances for plumbing and exterior work between 2018-2021, suggesting ongoing investment in building upkeep. The most recent bedbug report from December 2024 indicates no current infestations, and the building has passed all rodent inspections in recent years, demonstrating progress in pest management. However, there are outstanding questions about the building's more recent maintenance history and any potential pattern of recurring issues that may impact resident comfort and safety.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 2700 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A |

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