561 Kosciuszko Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, three-unit building at 561 Kosciuszko Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Boubacar Diallo, has experienced several maintenance issues since its construction in 2004. The most significant concerns have been with heating and plumbing systems, particularly during a cluster of complaints in January 2022 involving both heat/hot water issues and sink problems. Multiple HPD inspections were either conducted or attempted during this period.

More seriously, in 2021, there were several concerning maintenance issues including plumbing problems (bathtub/shower), reports of unsanitary conditions (pests and mold), a slow water leak, and cabinet issues, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions. The building has an ongoing history of safety and compliance matters. As of 2024, there were multiple open violations related to Apartment 1, including issues with self-closing doors, illegal double-cylinder locks, and concerns about smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The property has also faced rodent activity challenges, as evidenced by multiple "Rat Activity" findings in inspections between 2022 and 2025, though recent inspections in early 2025 show improvement with "Passed" results. Bedbug reporting has shown fluctuations, with three infested units reported for the 2022-2023 period, but most recently filed reports (as of May 2025) show no infested units for the 2023-2024 period. The building's maintenance history suggests persistent monitoring of basic systems is required, though recent inspections indicate some improvement in pest control measures and compliance with basic maintenance requirements.