1636 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The five-story, eight-unit residential building at 1636 Dekalb Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Naftali Burger, was constructed in 2018 and has since experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly related to unsanitary conditions. Most recently, in early 2025, a pest-related complaint was filed and subsequently closed when inspectors were unable to gain access to the unit for inspection. The building has also faced multiple mold-related complaints, with HPD inspections in 2023-2024 and 2020 showing either no violations issued or failed inspection access.

In 2020, there were documented water leak issues, and between 2018 and 2024, the building received two housing maintenance code violations for failing to file annual bedbug reports, though records show no reports of infestation (0 units infested) in the most recent filings through 2024-2025. The property has undergone several rodent inspections, with mixed results including instances of rat activity noted in 2024, though most inspections have passed. During its construction phase in 2018, the building experienced three notable violations related to energy compliance and construction standards.

These included issues with wall insulation placement, conformity to approved construction documents, and unlawful work continuation while under a stop work order. All these violations were eventually resolved with no penalties imposed. The building's permit history shows proper issuance of necessary construction permits between July and December 2018 for various work types including new building construction and equipment installation. The property has maintained regular rodent inspections, with the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 showing passing results, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in April 2024.