1362 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

This four-story, seven-unit Old Law tenement building at 1362 Dekalb Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Mordechai Halberstam and built in 1938, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, in 2021, there were multiple related incidents involving electrical problems (power outage and no lighting), a water supply issue, and unsanitary conditions including reported mold - all classified as emergency situations by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, though no violations were ultimately issued. The building has also faced rodent-related challenges, with documented rat sightings in May 2022 and recurring rat activity noted in inspections from 2022 through 2025, though recent inspections have passed.

A concerning environmental violation remains open from 2021 regarding accumulation of refuse in the cellar area. The building's recent history shows some improvements, particularly in pest management, as evidenced by consistent bedbug reporting from 2019 through 2024 indicating zero infested units or eradication cases. There was a building code violation in 2020 related to an illegal makeshift banner sign on the second floor, which resulted in a $500 penalty that remains unpaid.

The property's maintenance record shows a pattern of recurring issues primarily concentrated in 2021, with fewer complaints in recent years. While rat inspections have shown some variability in results between 2022 and 2025, recent inspections in early 2025 have passed, suggesting recent improvements in pest control measures. The building's heating system, as monitored by NYC's Automated Heat Sensor Program from 2021 to 2023, has shown generally satisfactory performance with no regulatory violations noted, though events were not available for the 2024-2025 period in the provided data.