212 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The four-story, 10-unit building at 212 Malcolm X Boulevard in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Prashanth Rayapudi and constructed in 2004, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning are three inspection attempts in October 2024 regarding water leaks (described as slow), ceiling paint/plaster issues, and janitorial concerns, where inspectors were unable to gain access to perform inspections, leading to the closure of these complaints. In July 2024, violations were issued for both sprinkler system safety and unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage, though inspections on some complaints during the same period resulted in no violations being found.

The building's violation history shows recurring issues with building maintenance and safety systems. Notable violations identified in July 2024 included problems with garbage storage and sprinkler system requirements, with a prior safety concern regarding the fire escape from February 2024. Previous years saw similar patterns, including multiple violations between 2018-2020 regarding waste management protocols, plumbing issues, and construction-site safety matters, though many of these were subsequently resolved or dismissed.

The property has maintained a bedbug-free status in its most recent annual reporting period (2023-2024), showing zero infested units, and has passed recent rodent inspections in 2025, despite a recorded period of rat activity in mid-2024. The building's maintenance record demonstrates a mixed history of compliance and responsiveness to housing code requirements. While recent bedbug reports indicate effective pest management, the repeated access issues in late 2024 regarding water and structural concerns suggest ongoing communication challenges between residents and building management. The property has undergone various permit activities between 2018 and 2020, including work related to plumbing, fire suppression, and general maintenance, with some instances of permit revocation due to contractor license issues, though these were subsequently resolved.