225 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn, NY 11233

This three-story, three-unit brownstone located at 225 Thomas S Boyland St in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Rodney Riddick and dating back to 1899, has experienced several concerning issues over recent years. The building has consistently failed to comply with bedbug reporting requirements, receiving multiple Class A violations from 2021 through 2024 for not filing the mandatory annual bedbug report.

Spring 2021 was particularly problematic, with multiple emergency plumbing issues, door problems, and a rooftop hatch violation all documented between late May and early June. Additional safety concerns have persisted, including several open violations related to building security between 2019 and 2021, such as illegal locking mechanisms on gates and doors that compromised fire egress. A significant heating issue was documented in September 2019, with hot water exceeding the 130-degree maximum temperature requirement in a third-story apartment.

The building's history also shows recurring pest control challenges, particularly evident from 2012 through 2014, with multiple rodent inspections resulting in failures for "Other Reasons." More recent records show the building remains in violation of several key safety and maintenance codes, particularly regarding emergency egress and security. While a DOB construction complaint from 2019 was resolved, the persistence of open violations related to building safety and maintenance raises ongoing concerns about the property's upkeep and compliance with housing codes. The most recent documented permit issuance was in May 2019 for an unspecified job, but the building has shown a pattern of neglecting to address core maintenance and safety issues as evidenced by the numerous open violations.