490 Marion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The two-family house at 490 Marion Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Michael Friedman, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there has been a recurring problem with heat and hot water, as evidenced by multiple complaints including a recent emergency report in November 2024. The building has faced persistent rodent issues in 2024, with multiple sightings reported between March and April 2024, and follow-up inspections continuing to find rat activity through August 2024 despite baiting efforts.

In 2019, a series of concerning maintenance issues were documented, including problems with carbon monoxide detectors, water leaks, and interior maintenance needs such as paint/plaster work, especially in the second-story apartment. These violations, classified as B or C under the Housing Maintenance Code, included requirements to repair a leaking roof and address defective plastered surfaces. The property has also undergone inspection for illegal work in 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access on two final attempts.

However, on a positive note, the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status in recent years, with all annual filings from 2020 through 2025 showing zero infested units. While there were multiple maintenance complaints between 2019-2024, most have been closed, with the exception of some open violations related to safety and water issues identified in 2019. The building's age (constructed in 1899) and classification as a two-family house are consistent with its historic context in Bedford-Stuyvesant.