1358 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 1358 Dekalb Avenue in Bushwick, owned by 1358 Dekalb Llc and constructed in 1931, has experienced persistent infrastructure and maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in 2024, there was a substantial water leak complaint that required emergency attention, though inspectors were unable to gain access to the affected areas.

The building has faced recurring plumbing problems, including multiple complaints in March 2023 regarding bathtub/shower facilities and water supply issues, as well as a heat and hot water complaint in April 2023. Multiple unsanitary conditions were reported in December 2021, including problems with mold, sewage, pests, and door issues, though inspections were again unable to access the affected areas. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing challenges with rodent activity, with the most recent inspections in 2025 confirming rat presence, following periods of both passing and failing inspections in 2024 and 2023.

A notable building class violation was issued in 2022 regarding the failure to file the required annual bedbug report, though subsequent filings from late 2023 and 2024 indicate no current infestations. While the building has periodically addressed various maintenance issues, including wall repairs and pest control measures, the frequency of complaints and inspections suggests continuing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort. The most recent bedbug reports for 2023-2024 show zero infested units, representing an improvement in this particular area, while water supply issues remain a recurring concern.