868 Macon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

868 Macon Street is a 16-unit, 4-story residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Built in 1906, this New Law Tenement has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, most notably with its heating system. There were three documented heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building in 2019 and twice in late 2021, though in each case, HPD verified that the problems were resolved within a few days.

Additionally, there was a boiler-related complaint in February 2019, but the inspector was unable to gain access during the final attempt. The building's maintenance record shows generally positive outcomes in other areas. Between 2019 and 2025, there have been no documented bedbug infestations, with the most recent bedbug report (June 2025) showing zero infested or eradicated units.

Regular rodent inspections have been conducted, with most recent inspections (2018-2019) passing, although there was one failure for "Other Reasons" in 2009. A Housing Maintenance Code violation was noted in March 2023 regarding the filing of annual bedbug reports, but this is typically an administrative issue rather than a direct impact on resident comfort or safety. The building's owner, Claudette Henry, has maintained records showing compliance with various housing regulations, including the timely response to emergency heat and hot water complaints, though the recurring nature of these issues suggests an ongoing challenge with the building's heating system. The frequency of heat-related complaints (three incidents in just over two years) stands out as the most significant pattern in the building's recent history, despite the prompt resolutions.