241 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11221

241 Marcus Garvey Blvd is a 4-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Benjamin Lam. The building has experienced recurring pest issues, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests reported between 2021 and 2023, most recently in May 2023 when violations were issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The property is currently facing several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from August 2023, including issues with water leaks, mortar veneer damage, and fire safety concerns such as encumbered fire escapes and an improperly fastened door lock.

Additionally, there is an active violation as of September 2024 regarding unfiled external low-pressure inspections for 2022-2023. The building has maintained regular rodent inspection compliance, passing all inspections from 2019 through 2025. Bedbug reports indicate no infestations occurred during the 2021-2022 reporting period.

Several important maintenance records show the property has received permits for various work in 2018-2019, including plumbing and electrical improvements. The Department of Buildings conducted inspections in 2019 regarding plumbing issues that resulted in a stop work order, though this was subsequently resolved. While a building shaking/vibrating complaint was investigated in August 2023, no violations were found at that time. Despite passing multiple rodent inspections, the building's recent maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with both pest management and building envelope maintenance, particularly regarding water damage and exterior masonry conditions.