4 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The four-story tenement building at 4 Malcolm X Boulevard in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Joyce Royes and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurrent heating issues in recent months, with multiple complaints about lack of heat and hot water in 2025, including emergency complaints in April, March, and February. The building has active violations as of December 2024, including heat supply issues in apartment 2RL, security concerns with an inaccessible heating system door, and problems with self-closing doors and fire retardant materials in public areas. While recent rodent inspections in 2023-2025 show passing results, previous years indicated periods of rat activity in 2022, though this was not persistent.

The property has had regular 311 service requests, particularly regarding heat and hot water issues, with the most recent complaints in April 2025 receiving attention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Additional maintenance concerns cite missing signage, water leaks, and interior issues, though many of these complaints have been closed after inspection, including issues with paint/plaster and mold in February 2025. The building's history also shows some plumbing-related concerns, with a Department of Buildings violation from 2019 regarding a suspended master plumber's license, though another plumbing complaint from 2018 was marked as closed in 2024.

While no bedbug issues have been reported since 2019-2020, when the infestation count was zero, the building continues to experience various maintenance challenges requiring attention. The property has an open status in some recent complaints, including electrical issues reported in June 2025, though many older complaints have been resolved. The consistent pattern of heating-related complaints and ongoing violations related to building systems and maintenance suggest persistent infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and building access for maintenance purposes.