1198 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story multifamily building at 1198 Decatur Street in Bushwick, owned by Asher Paskes and constructed in 2006, is currently experiencing multiple maintenance issues as of May 2025. Recent complaints have been filed regarding unsanitary conditions (specifically pest infestations), plumbing problems, water leaks, and cabinet issues, with violations issued by HPD following inspections in May 2025. The building has faced significant challenges with safety compliance, as evidenced by multiple emergency violations in May 2025 related to carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and window guards, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions during initial inspections.

Prior violations include broken electrical switches and encumbrances in public hall areas observed in March 2023, suggesting ongoing maintenance difficulties. The property has a concerning history of potential illegal conversions, with multiple complaints filed between 2018 and 2022, though inspections often resulted in no access being granted. Three violations were issued in December 2019 regarding illegal occupancy with additional dwelling units, though these were subsequently resolved with no penalties imposed.

The building has also experienced recurring pest issues, with recent complaints filed in 2025 and a pest infestation report filed in 2024, though the most recent bedbug filings for 2022-2023 and 2024 show zero infested units. While rodent inspections have generally passed since 2022, there was one instance of rat activity noted in September 2022. The building's maintenance code violations reveal a pattern of infrastructure concerns, including heating system access issues, hot water problems, and various repair needs in Apartment 3 that were documented and certified as corrected between 2022-2023. The building's current status shows multiple open violations requiring attention, particularly regarding building safety systems and plumbing infrastructure.