214 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221

214 Malcolm X Boulevard is a three-story, three-unit residential building in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Kevin Alter and constructed in 1915. The property has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in 2025, with multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) violations documented in May and June, including problems with electricity, heat and hot water, unsanitary conditions (including mold and pest issues), and water leaks. Emergency complaints regarding flooring, plumbing, and unsanitary conditions were also filed and closed in June 2025.

While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status in its recent annual reports from 2021 through 2024, there is a recurring pattern of pest-related complaints. The property underwent a rodent inspection in June 2025 and received a passing grade, continuing a trend of generally successful rodent inspections since 2018, although it did have one rat activity report in May 2015. A complaint regarding work without a permit was filed and investigated in April 2025 but found no violations.

The building's history shows regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with all reports indicating zero infested units since 2020. However, there seems to be persistent maintenance issues requiring attention, as evidenced by the pattern of complaints and violations. The property has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including the need for an annual bedbug report filing violation in both 2021 and 2024, though these were subsequently resolved. The most pressing current concerns involve the recent HPD violations and complaints, which could significantly impact resident comfort and safety if not promptly addressed.