225 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The four-story, 1910 old law tenement building at 225 Malcolm X Boulevard in Bedford-Stuyvesant, currently owned by Remo Foss, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years. Most notably, there have been two separate instances of heat and hot water emergencies in 2020, and multiple plumbing-related complaints in 2018, including issues with toilets, sinks, and water supply systems, some of which could not be inspected due to access issues.

The building has open violations from 2022-2024 related to annual bedbug reporting requirements and a 2018 violation concerning the need for self-closing doors. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections between 2014 and 2025, with the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 showing passing results, though there were multiple bait applications required in 2014.

The building's violation history reveals several safety concerns that have been addressed over time, including a 2018 violation regarding defective fire egress, and various maintenance issues such as lighting and door concerns. While a Department of Buildings violation from 2019 related to boiler inspection reporting was dismissed in 2021, it's worth noting that many of the building's violations have been resolved, with only the recent bedbug reporting requirement pending resolution. The property has maintained a relatively proactive approach to pest management, as demonstrated by the consistent rodent inspection pass rates in recent years, and has completed required repairs to doors and safety features as evidenced by the closure of most previous violations.