1220 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-story, three-unit building at 1220 Decatur Street in Bushwick, owned by Keqi Wei and built in 1899, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2023-2024. There were multiple incidents of water leaks documented through both 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints, with nine separate reports of water leakage between June 2023 and October 2023, including instances of heavy flow and slow leaks. The building has also faced recurring sanitary concerns, with four reports of mold between September and November 2023, and an emergency heat/hot water complaint in November 2022.

Most recently, in late 2024, the building received violations for pest infestations (roaches and mice) in Apartment 1, and safety concerns regarding carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. The property has undergone several inspections related to safety and habitability requirements. In late 2024, violations were issued for defective carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and self-closing doors.

The building also faced issues with encumbrances in public hall areas and an illegal conversion complaint, though inspectors reportedly were unable to gain access during their final attempts in November 2024. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reports of activity in the past five years, and recent rodent inspections in 2024-2025 have passed, following a failed inspection in March 2024. While many of these violations have been certified as corrected (e.g., smoke detector requirements and pest issues), the recurring pattern of water-related problems suggests persistent maintenance challenges.