383 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The four-story, six-unit tenement building at 383 Marcus Garvey Blvd in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Moshe Baum, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there is an ongoing rat infestation problem, with multiple inspections (most recently in June 2025) confirming rat activity, despite earlier inspections showing some periods of compliance. The building also has numerous active violations related to low-pressure system inspections, with six violations issued between 2018-2024 for failure to file required documentation.

In 2024, the building received multiple maintenance complaints, including issues with doors, windows, and appliance maintenance, though no violations were ultimately issued for these complaints. The property has a history of electrical and heating problems, with multiple complaints filed between 2023-2024 regarding lighting issues, outlet problems, and temporary loss of heat and hot water, with some conditions requiring multiple inspections for verification. There are also three open violations from July 2024 concerning obstructed egress from fire escapes and bicycles blocking hallways, which pose safety concerns.

The building has consistently demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2020 through 2025, showing zero infestations during this period. While some historical violations exist regarding construction work and tenant protection plans from 2018-2019, these appear to have been resolved. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing complaints, though often through multiple inspections, and the presence of recent active violations suggests ongoing oversight challenges.