61 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 5-story, 10-unit building at 61 Malcolm X Boulevard in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Asher Paskes and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues, particularly in the past year. Most recently, in December 2024, there were multiple complaints regarding heating, plumbing, door issues, and unsanitary conditions that could not be inspected due to access problems, prompting HPD to recommend re-filing complaints if problems persist. The building has faced significant emergencies including plumbing (radiator and toilet issues), heat/hot water failures, door frame problems, and ventilation system concerns.

In November 2024, violations were issued for various issues in apartment 1B, including water leaks, intercom problems, defective plaster, and carbon monoxide detector issues, though these were certified as corrected by December 5, 2024. The property has demonstrated ongoing maintenance challenges, with recurring rodent activity noted in inspections throughout 2024-2025. Multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints were filed in November 2024, including concerns about building shaking, egress issues, and electrical wiring problems, though some inspections found no violations.

The building has a history of safety-related violations, including a $1,250 penalty in 2024 for obstructed fire escape access. Previous construction work in 2020-2021 raised red flags, with multiple violations issued for work done without proper permits and restrictions. While the building has passed several rodent inspections, the presence of rat activity in multiple inspections throughout 2024-2025 suggests ongoing pest management challenges. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record over the past three years, showing no reported infestations.