1268 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
1268 Decatur Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building located in Bushwick, built in 1907 and currently owned by Yaakov Scherman. The property has experienced recurring water-related issues, with multiple complaints about leaks documented between 2023-2024, including multiple slow and heavy flow leaks in June 2024 and a damp spot in October 2023. The building has also faced ventilation system concerns, with complaints filed in 2023 and 2021, though in 2023, HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.
Other maintenance issues have been reported and subsequently addressed, including electrical lighting problems and plumbing concerns in October 2023, though HPD verified corrections were made in these instances. The building has a significant history of rodent-related issues, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2020-2023, though recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have passed. A health department violation was recorded in September 2023 regarding rodent sightings.
Several housing maintenance code violations remain open from 2021, including issues with building entrance doors, ventilation system notices, fire escape egress, and smoke detector requirements. Recent inspection records show compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infested units reported in the past three filing periods (2021-2024). The building's most recent rodent inspection (April 2025) passed, showing some improvement in pest management compared to earlier years.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1907 |
Total area | 4725 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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