1287 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

1287 Decatur Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building in Bushwick, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Tom Rosenberg. The property has experienced recurring heating issues, with the most recent complaints occurring in January 2024, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored following HPD's intervention. The building has faced various maintenance challenges, particularly in 2021, when multiple unsanitary conditions were reported, including mold (January), water leaks (January), and pest infestations.

The first-floor apartment (1L) in particular received several violations in July 2021, including issues with electrical service, bathroom ventilation, and rodent infestation, all of which were subsequently addressed and certified as corrected. The building's systems have shown intermittent problems, as evidenced by a Department of Buildings inspection in October 2020 that revealed multiple boiler-related violations, though these were resolved with a penalty payment. The property has maintained an active bedbug monitoring record, with no reported infestations in the past five reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, suggesting successful pest management practices.

Recent rodent inspections show mixed results; while the most recent inspection in April 2025 passed with no rat activity, there were reports of rat activity detected in earlier inspections from 2024 and 2022. Other maintenance issues have been addressed over time, including window repair violations from December 2020 and various building maintenance matters in 2021. The building's owners have generally responded to violations and complaints in accordance with regulations, as evidenced by the closure of multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations through timely corrections and certifications.