437 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

437 Dekalb Avenue is a six-unit, four-story residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1905 and currently owned by Yoel Hershkowitch. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with three documented complaints between 2023 and 2025, including an emergency complaint in March 2025. Water-related maintenance needs are evident, with a slow leak complaint in July 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access to assess the situation.

The property has faced challenges with rodent infestation, most recently with rat activity confirmed in July 2024, despite passing inspections in 2023 and 2025. The building's safety features have been called into question, with two open violations from 2017 regarding fire egress safety at a window in apartment 4L, and missing electrical safety covers in the first-story public hall. The building's maintenance history shows both compliance and violation records for bedbug reporting, with no infestations reported in the last four annual filings between 2021 and 2024.

The Department of Buildings has conducted investigations into the sprinkler system (2024) and gas utilities (2023), finding no violations at the time of inspection. Previous housing maintenance code violations have included issues with public hallway cleanliness, lighting, and past concerns with garbage and vermin in common areas, though many of these violations have since been resolved. While the property has consistently filed bedbug reports showing no active infestations, the recurring issues with heat/hot water supply, water leaks, and rodent presence suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.