400 Marion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 3-story, 6-unit building at 400 Marion Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Ralph Gerbier, has experienced several notable issues in recent years. As of January 2025, there are multiple open complaints involving unsanitary conditions including mold, along with issues related to wall surfaces, flooring, and electrical outlets. While a recent heat/hot water complaint was investigated and found not to violate HPD housing laws, the persistence of multiple open complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

The building has an alarming pattern of open bedbug report violations from 2021 through 2024, indicating non-compliance with mandatory reporting requirements. Additionally, there is an active violation related to the failure to file an annual boiler inspection report from 2019. The property has a history of maintenance and safety concerns, including a significant number of open violations regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspections between 2018 and 2024.

Previous inspections revealed various issues in apartment 2L from 2013, including problems with windows, carbon monoxide detection, and flooring. Two complaints in 2019 and 2022 regarding an illegal conversion and inadequate sprinkler system access were ultimately closed due to denied access for inspection. Notably, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2016 to 2024, suggesting good pest management practices in that regard. The property is classified as an OLD LAW TENEMENT built in 1907, and while some routine maintenance issues are being addressed through HPD inspections, the number of open violations and complaints on record indicates ongoing challenges with property upkeep and code compliance.