6 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The four-story, 12-unit tenement building at 6 Malcolm X Boulevard in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Charles Royes, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past few years, with the most notable concerns centered around door security and heating systems. The building's violation records show a persistent problem with door-related issues, including multiple complaints between 2018 and 2020 regarding door conditions, with some inspections resulting in violations. A concerning pattern emerged in 2019 with multiple heating system complaints, including a November incident of no heat or hot water affecting the entire building, though residents reported that services were restored.

Safety issues were also documented, including a March 2019 smoke detector complaint that couldn't be inspected due to access issues. The property currently faces several significant open violations from 2021-2024, including recurring issues with bedbug report filings, with violations issued annually since 2021. There's also an open Class C violation from 2020 regarding defective self-closing doors in apartment 4R.

Recent concerns have focused on rodent activity, with inspections in 2025 showing rat activity despite previous successful compliance inspections. The building's history includes various maintenance code violations, particularly in 2019, when multiple issues were documented including plumbing problems in 4R and broken floor tiles in the first-story hall. An illegal conversion complaint from 2018 was noted, though the inspector was unable to gain access for verification. While many past complaints have been resolved, the building's recent violation patterns suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with regard to documenting compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and addressing rodent issues.