211 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 4-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building at 211 Malcolm X Boulevard in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Winfield Ballance, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been multiple reports of unsanitary conditions related to pests, with the most recent complaint in January 2023, though no violations were issued following inspections. The building has also faced occasional heat and hot water issues, including an emergency complaint in December 2022 that was promptly addressed.

A set of violations from a June 2021 inspection revealed various issues in third-floor apartment 3R, including mold concerns, defective self-closing doors, and problems with the kitchen counter top, though these were subsequently closed following corrections. The property has undergone several important inspections and corrections, including a 2020 boiler-related violation for a clogged fresh air inlet screen that was resolved (with a penalty of $312). Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021 required the building to address several safety and maintenance issues, including posting required safety notices regarding gas leaks and carbon monoxide detection.

More recently, the building has demonstrated improved maintenance as evidenced by passing rodent inspections in 2022, 2024, and 2025, with only one instance of rat activity noted in 2018. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2020 to 2024 shows minimal infestation issues, with only one instance in 2019-2020 that was successfully eradicated. While there have been multiple complaints and violations over the years, most have been addressed promptly, and recent inspections suggest improved maintenance standards, with no active violations on record as of the latest data in October 2023.