209 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The two-family house at 209 Thomas S Boyland Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Corinthia Marshall-marquez, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since 2020. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water throughout the entire building, with documented complaints and emergency responses in March 2024 and December 2023, suggesting a persistent system failure that affects resident comfort.

Between 2020 and 2021, the building faced serious unsanitary conditions, particularly in the basement apartment, with multiple reports of mold issues that led to official violations. A June 2020 inspection revealed several concerns in the basement apartment, including visible mold (involving approximately 1-2 square feet affecting ceilings in both the bathroom and an interior room), a water leak at the ceiling, broken or defective plastered surfaces, and a pest infestation involving roaches, though some violations were subsequently closed.

The property has also undergone inspection attempts regarding potentially unauthorized modifications or construction work, with four separate complaints filed between October and December 2022 concerning construction beyond approved plans, illegal conversion, and permit issues. Unfortunately, in all these cases, inspectors were unable to gain access to the premises for verification during their final attempt. The building's maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with basic services and maintenance, particularly concerning heating systems and moisture-related issues, with the two-story, 1899 structure experiencing consistent problems that may impact resident quality of life.