31 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

This three-story, 4-unit residential building at 31 Decatur Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Ann Cain, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been recurring electrical problems, with multiple power outage incidents reported in March 2025, and other electrical issues documented in late 2023 through 2024, including a December 2023 ECB violation for unauthorized electrical work in Apartment 2 with a $400 penalty. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges in Apartment 3, as evidenced by multiple open violations from January 2024, including issues with window guards, door hardware, ventilation, plaster surfaces, and window repairs.

Recent inspections in mid-2025 indicated new problems with an electric range and water supply system. The property has maintained a bedbug-free record since 2021, with no reported infestations in the past four annual inspection periods. Rodent inspections conducted in 2022 and 2024 both passed.

Despite these encouraging aspects, the building's recent history shows a pattern of electrical and general maintenance issues. In addition to the violations, there have been multiple 311 service requests related to electrical problems, heat/hot water issues, and other concerns, with various resolutions ranging from violations being issued to conditions being reported as corrected. The most recent open violations as of 2024 include requirements for proper door self-closing mechanisms, window repairs, and ventilation improvements in Apartment 3, along with an active bedbug reporting requirement.