1143 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

1143 Dekalb Avenue, a 35-unit, 4-story Class A apartment building constructed in 2012 and currently owned by Marcia White, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heating and water systems, including a heat/hot water failure in January 2025 and multiple violations related to inadequate heat and hot water supply in 2023. The building has faced significant safety concerns, particularly in 2024, with multiple HPD complaints regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

There have also been persistent issues with rodents, as evidenced by multiple "Rat Activity" findings during rodent inspections in 2024-2025, despite some "Passed" inspections in earlier years. The property has three open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2023, including issues with the heating system access and inadequate hot water supply in apartment 4A, as well as a broken bathroom exhaust fan in that unit. Multiple 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints in 2024-2025 have documented problems with water leaks and pest infestations.

The building has shown some improvements, as there were no reported bedbug infestations in the past four annual reports, and the owner filed the required bedbug report for 2024. However, there are two active Department of Buildings violations from 2023 regarding energy benchmarking and efficiency score display requirements. The elevator system has experienced issues in the past, with complaints filed in 2019 and 2021, though these were resolved with Oath Violations.