1495 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, four-unit tenement building at 1495 Dekalb Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Paul Mea, has experienced several notable issues in recent years, with the most significant being a recent heat and hot water complaint in November 2023 that required HPD intervention, though inspectors were unable to gain access to the building during their investigation. The property has a concerning history regarding bedbug reporting compliance; violations were logged in 2021, 2022, and 2023 for failure to file annual bedbug reports, though subsequent filings from 2024 through 2025 indicate no infestations were reported during those periods.

The building's certificate of occupancy status was questioned in November 2024, leading to an inspection in May 2025, though inspectors were again unable to gain access. On a positive note, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections, with all ten inspections conducted between 2019 and 2025 showing no issues.

The property appears to have maintained regular compliance with rodent control measures, which suggests attention to basic maintenance and sanitation requirements. While the building has encountered some regulatory challenges and maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat systems and bedbug reporting, the absence of reported infestations in recent years and consistent rodent inspection compliance are notable points. However, the inability of city inspectors to access the building for multiple inspections raises concerns about cooperative access for government oversight.