1563 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 4-story, 8-unit building at 1563 Dekalb Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Mark Berkowitz, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, between May and June 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding water leaks (heavy flow), paint/plaster issues on ceilings, and window frame problems, all of which resulted in housing violations. The building has a documented history of water-related issues, with similar complaints recorded in 2023 and 2024, including heavy water leaks and plumbing problems in bathrooms.

There have also been concerns about unit maintenance, with open violations from September 2024 requiring repairs to self-closing doors, ventilation systems, and mold conditions in Apartment 4R, and additional open violations from October 2023 concerning plaster and water leak issues in Apartment 1R. The property has undergone several inspections for pest control, with rodent activity consistently recorded from 2023 through 2025, though some inspections in early 2025 passed. The building has maintained a clean bedbug record in recent years, with no cases reported from 2021 through 2024.

Compliance with Local Law 188 inspections has been challenging, with inspectors unable to gain access during multiple attempts in 2024 and 2021. Historical data shows the building was constructed in 1931 and has undergone various repairs and maintenance work as evidenced by permit records from 2019. While there have been significant maintenance issues, particularly regarding water and ventilation systems, the most recent bedbug and pest control records indicate some stabilization in certain areas of building maintenance.