510 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The two-story, three-unit residential building at 510 Dekalb Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by David Simkowitz, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in August 2023, there was a cluster of problems involving unsanitary conditions, including multiple complaints about pests and mold, as well as plumbing issues related to water supply and ceiling problems requiring immediate emergency attention.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issued violations for some of these conditions, particularly regarding pests and plumbing issues. Prior to this, in May 2023, there were additional complaints about heating/hot water problems and door/window issues, though not all resulted in violations, and some inspections could not be completed due to access issues. The building's recent history shows regular maintenance challenges, particularly related to unsanitary conditions, with multiple complaints about pests and mold recurring throughout 2023.

However, it's worth noting that the property has maintained a bedbug-free status according to official reports from 2023 to 2025, with no confirmed infested units, indicating effective management of this particular pest issue. While the most recent complaints have been addressed through HPD inspections and closures, with some resulting in violations, the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing maintenance concerns that should be monitored. The building, constructed in 1901, has undergone conversion to Class A status, and while the owner has responded to various inspections, the recurring nature of some issues may impact resident quality of life.