1583 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 1583 Dekalb Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Richard Chiou and constructed in 1931, has experienced several notable issues over the past five years. Most recently, in 2023 and 2024, there have been multiple emergency complaints and inspections related to window issues, including both window panes and frames, though in some cases these inspections resulted in no violations.

The building faced power outage incidents in August 2020, with at least one resulting in violations, though these were resolved relatively quickly. More concerning are the building's ongoing rodent issues, with inspections in 2024-2025 showing failures for rat activity and the need for bait applications.

The property has been consistently cited for failing to file required annual bedbug reports between 2021 and 2024, with violations still listed as open. In August 2020, there were multiple violations related to Apartment 2L, including concerns about electrical service, excessive use of extension cords, and missing safety devices such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though some of these violations were subsequently closed. While the building has maintained some basic compliance through various inspections, the persistence of rodent issues and repeated bedbug report violations suggest ongoing pest management challenges.