431 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The 7-unit, 4-story tenement building at 431 Dekalb Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Yosef Eliav and constructed in 1905, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent cluster of problems occurring in February 2025. During this period, the building faced multiple emergencies including electrical issues (no lighting and wiring problems), plumbing concerns (water supply), and heating/hot water deficiencies, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) were unable to be completed as access could not be gained.

Prior to these incidents, there were recurring problems with water leaks and appliance issues throughout 2024, including three separate slow water leaks and multiple reports regarding electric/gas range problems, all resulting in violations being issued and requiring correction by the property owner. The building's history shows several attempts to address various maintenance issues, with some complaints being fully investigated while others have resulted in access difficulties for inspectors.

In terms of structural and safety compliance, there were multiple complaints and violations related to "work without permits" during 2023-2024, though inspections often found no violations warranted, except for one case where an Oath Violation was served. The property also had a violation related to failure to file the 2022 external low-pressure inspection, though this was eventually dismissed. Notably, during the most recent bedbug reporting periods (2019-2024), the building has consistently reported zero infestation cases, indicating effective pest management in this regard.