216A Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-unit, three-story building at 216A Malcolm X Boulevard in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Tafheem Chowdhury, has experienced significant maintenance challenges, particularly evident in a cluster of complaints from February 2019. During this period, multiple violations were documented, including issues with unsanitary conditions (pests and mold), safety concerns (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), and problems with windows, cabinets, walls, and heat/hot water systems.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issued violations that required follow-up, particularly focusing on pest infestations, window frames and panes, cabinet repairs, wall conditions, and safety equipment. More recent history shows some progress in rodent control, with passed inspections in 2022-2025, though there were notable failures in 2018-2019 for rat activity. Currently, there is an active Environmental Control Board violation from 2018 regarding a door maintenance issue with a penalty of $3,125.

This indicates ongoing concerns with building maintenance compliance. Despite the building's age (built in 1927), the substantial number of violations and service requests from 2019 suggests a period of significant maintenance challenges, though the passing rodent inspections in recent years indicate some improvement in that specific area. The building's violation history shows a mix of Class A and B violations, with many specifically related to the third-floor apartment's maintenance issues, including roof leaks, pest infestations, flooring problems, and various safety concerns.