1575 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The four-story, 8-unit building at 1575 Dekalb Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Darren Lerman, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there have been persistent issues with water systems, including a heavy flow water leak in May 2023 and multiple plumbing-related complaints in January 2023. The property has continuing concerns with building safety and security, as evidenced by multiple violations related to fire escape accessibility, window guards, and building entrance door security.

The building's boiler system has come under scrutiny, with active violations for failure to file required annual low-pressure boiler inspection reports from 2018 through 2024, resulting in a penalty of $625. While bedbug infestation reports show varying unit occupancy (0 in the latest 2024 report), the building did show some rodent activity, particularly evident in inspections throughout 2024-2025, though bait was applied to address the issue. The building has experienced multiple maintenance issues documented through both 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations, though most recent inspections in 2023 (January) and 2024 do not show any active housing violations.

Historical records indicate various repairs and maintenance needs including work on flooring, electrical systems, and plumbing, particularly affecting unit 1R. The most pressing current issues appear to be related to the unresolved boiler inspection violations and the building's rat activity, which has required multiple baiting interventions throughout 2024. The property's age (built in 1957) and classification as a "New Law Tenement" suggest it is subject to specific regulatory requirements, including annual bedbug reporting and certain maintenance standards that have occasionally lapsed, as evidenced by the active violations for failure to file boiler inspections.