1430 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit building at 1430 Dekalb Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Oscar Wercberger and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in late 2024 and early 2025, there were multiple health and safety concerns including unsanitary conditions related to mold, flooring issues, and pest control challenges. The most recent inspection in May 2025 showed passing results for rodent control, though the building has had documented rat activity as recently as November 2024, requiring multiple bait applications between 2024 and 2025.

November 2024 inspections revealed several violations in apartment 3R, including missing smoke detectors, non-functional carbon monoxide detectors, defective ceramic tiles in the kitchen, and issues with self-closing doors. The building's history shows recurring problems with water damage and mold, particularly in 2020, along with a documented heat and hot water issue affecting the entire building in late 2019. There have been ongoing rodent control measures required, with the most recent inspections passing but showing previous rat activity.

Notably, the building underwent a bedbug infestation in 2020 that required eradication efforts. More recent bedbug reports from 2022 through 2025 show no new infestations or units requiring treatment. The property has also faced regulatory scrutiny regarding fire escape access, with violations issued in 2021 for obstruction by flower pots and garbage containers, though these were subsequently addressed. The building's management has generally responded to violations and health inspections, as evidenced by recent compliance inspections, though access issues have sometimes complicated inspections of reported problems.