187 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The property at 187 Malcolm X Boulevard is a four-unit, four-story building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Kevin Alter. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with six documented complaints between 2019 and 2024, including a recent complaint in January 2024 that was not able to be inspected due to access issues. Notably, there were also water-related problems, including a slow leak complaint in August 2021 and multiple heating system complaints in January 2019.

The building underwent several significant maintenance events, including a 2021 inspection revealing multiple violations in apartment 4A related to safety equipment (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), roof leaks, and various maintenance issues, though these violations were subsequently closed. Earlier violations from 2018-2019 in apartment 4A included issues with water leakage, window locks, plaster surfaces, and paint conditions, all of which were addressed and closed. The building's current maintenance status appears relatively stable, with no recent bedbug infestations reported in the past four years (as of 2024), and it has passed recent rodent inspections in 2018, 2022, and most recently in July 2024.

A lack of documented bedbug incidents since 2021 and consistently passing rodent inspections suggest improved pest management practices. However, the recurring heat and hot water issues, particularly the most recent complaint in January 2024, indicate ongoing concerns with building systems. While many previous violations have been addressed and closed, the building's age and history of maintenance issues suggest that residents should remain vigilant regarding building systems and maintenance responsiveness. The most recent bedbug report filed in December 2024 covers the period from November 2023 to October 2024, showing zero infested units, and the July 2024 rodent inspection passed, indicating no current pest control issues.