25 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 25 Marcus Garvey Blvd in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Isaac Schwartz, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing concern with heat and hot water availability, with a complaint in February 2025 that was closed due to lack of access for inspection. The building has faced multiple safety violations in 2024, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and broken window guards, along with unsanitary conditions involving mold and pests that resulted in violations.

A notable cluster of violations was documented in September 2024, including issues with posting required safety notices and maintaining clear passageways in common areas. The property has also experienced rodent-related challenges, with inspections in 2024 showing both rat activity and baiting efforts, though more recent inspections in 2025 reported passing results. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, the building's history includes a 2020 food poisoning complaint that was determined to be an isolated incident.

The Department of Buildings has recorded complaints regarding work without permits and potential illegal conversion, though no violations were warranted in the latter case. In 2024, there was an active Environmental Control Board violation related to obstructed hallways, though several other violations from May 2024 regarding lead paint requirements were subsequently closed. The building's maintenance history suggests persistent challenges with safety compliance and pest control, though recent rodent inspections indicate some improvement in this area.