1514 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 3-story, 6-unit building at 1514 Dekalb Avenue, Bushwick, constructed in 1931 and currently managed by 1514 Realty LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, there were three separate complaints involving mold (unsanitary condition), heating issues (apartment-specific), and flooring problems, with the latter resulting in housing code violations. The building underwent multiple heating and hot water complaints during 2023, particularly in April-May, affecting the entire building, though some investigations were unable to gain access for proper inspection.

Other recent concerns include an emergency fire escape safety complaint from May 2023, a November 2024 issue with the intercom system, and ongoing rodent activity suggesting persistent pest control challenges, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2022 and 2025. The property has three open housing code violations as of November 2024, concentrated in apartment 3L, relating to door self-closing mechanisms, intercom system, and window guards. Additional administrative violations from May 2023 include requirements for posting gas leak procedures, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector notices, and the Housing Information Guide availability. While the building has maintained a clean bedbug record from 2020 through 2024, with no reported infestations, it does currently have an active Department of Buildings violation issued in June 2023 regarding an incomplete external low-pressure inspection from 2021.

The property has shown some maintenance responsiveness, as evidenced by numerous complaints being investigated and closed, though many were unable to gain access for proper inspection, continuing to suggest ongoing access and maintenance communication challenges. The data shows a pattern of maintenance issues primarily focusing on heat/hot water problems, building safety systems (intercom, fire escape, etc.), and common area maintenance. While some violations have been addressed, there are several current open violations requiring attention. The building's age and classification as an Old Law Tenement are consistent with many of the maintenance challenges observed, particularly regarding common area systems and infrastructure.