1567 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

1567 Dekalb Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building constructed in 1931 located in Bushwick and currently owned by Deodat Lowtan. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, with significant recurring problems related to pest infestations (notably roaches and mice), mold, and various structural deficiencies. The most recent complaints from August 2024 indicate ongoing pest issues in apartment 2R and sink drainage problems in the same unit, while apartment 3L has faced multiple violations including window repairs, intercom system issues, and infestation problems documented between July and August 2024.

Prior to these, the building experienced multiple violations in 2024 related to paint/plaster, window conditions, and unsanitary conditions, particularly involving mold and pests. The property has also demonstrated challenges with maintenance compliance, as evidenced by multiple Department of Buildings complaints in early 2023 regarding work without proper permits, though several inspections resulted in either the inspector being unable to gain access or no violations being issued. Environmental Control Board violations were recorded in early 2023 for failure to properly post construction-related notices, resulting in $2,500 in penalties, though these appear to have been resolved.

More recently, the building has ongoing issues with proper maintenance of external systems, with active violations noted in 2023 for failing to file annual low-pressure inspections from 2018-2020 and 2017 boiler inspection. Rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with several instances of rat activity recorded throughout 2023 and 2025, though recent bedbug reports show no infestations. Despite these various issues, the building management appears to be addressing most violations, as indicated by the "Closed" status of many complaints, though some recent violations remain open as of October 2023.