1249 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

1249 Dekalb Avenue is a 5-story, 6-unit residential building in Bushwick, constructed in 2019 and owned by Luca Burato. The building's construction period (2018-2019) was marked by several safety-related complaints and violations, including two significant Environmental Control Board violations in July 2019 for failure to maintain safety measures during construction and non-compliance with fire code requirements, resulting in penalties of $625 and $2,500 respectively. There were multiple complaints about illegal after-hours work and safety concerns, though most were found to have no violations at the time of inspection.

A construction safety compliance action in August 2019 also resulted in an oath violation being served. During the construction phase, there were issues with sidewalk shed/scaffold safety that required a stop work order, though this was fully rescinded. Since completion, 1249 Dekalb Avenue has maintained a relatively good track record. The building has shown consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 to 2024, with no reported infestations during these periods.

The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, passing consistently from 2020 to 2023, with the exception of an October 2024 inspection that noted rat activity. The most recent inspections in April 2024 and April 2025 both resulted in passing grades. The building's permit history shows several permits issued between 2018 and 2019 for different stages of construction and related work, including plumbing and new building permits. Apart from the initial construction-related violations, there have been no major safety or compliance issues reported in recent years, with regular inspections showing general upkeep of the property.