1074 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
The three-unit, three-story building at 1074 Decatur Street in Bushwick, owned by Martin Gelb and constructed in 2003, has experienced several notable issues over recent years, particularly one cluster of problems in early 2023. Between January 1-19, 2023, multiple complaints were lodged and investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding door and window conditions, including door frames, a ventilation system, ceiling issues, and mold problems, three of which received violations. A concerning pattern of mold-related complaints is evident, with emergency complaints filed in January 2019 as well.
More recently, in July 2024, the building received several class A violations regarding safety notice postings, including requirements for carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and gas leak procedures, though these were promptly certified as corrected. The building's systems have undergone regular inspections, with rodent control passing in 2022, 2024, and 2025, and bedbug reports showing no current infestations, though there were three units treated for bedbugs in 2022-2023 and 2019-2020 periods. An emergency heating/hot water complaint from January 2023 closed without access for inspection, marking a concerning pattern of maintenance access issues, as evidenced by similar access problems in 2019 mold complaints. A vacant building complaint from 2020 was investigated without finding violations.
The building has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2012 to 2025, indicating effective pest control measures, and the most recent bedbug reports from 2024-2025 show no current infestations. While recent inspections in July 2024 led to the issuance of several safety-related violations, these were certified as corrected within days. The property's history shows recurring issues with mold, door/windows, and maintenance access, though many complaints have been resolved promptly when access was available. The building's overall maintenance record shows both persistent issues and regular attention to regulatory requirements, with recent improvements in compliance with safety notice requirements.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 2003 |
Total area | 3402 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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