221 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221

221 Malcolm X Boulevard, a 3-story, 3-unit residential building constructed in 2006 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. The most pressing concern is an ongoing rodent infestation, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 confirming rat activity. The building has undergone multiple rodent control efforts since 2022, including multiple bait applications and inspections confirming rat activity in 2024 and 2025.

Additionally, there have been two serious fire safety violations in 2023, including the requirement for an adequate water supply for the building's fire suppression systems and the need for immediate fire guard coverage due to hazardous conditions. The property has also faced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly evident in 2019 when multiple complaints were filed regarding these essential services. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of infrastructure challenges, including door/window issues, pest control requirements, and problems with interior surfaces such as walls and ceilings requiring attention.

While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status according to recent filings from 2022-2023, the ongoing rodent problems and recent fire safety violations represent the most significant current concerns. The property owner, Simon Itah, has generally responded to violations, with the most recent bedbug reports showing zero infested units. However, access issues were noted during some inspections, particularly for heat and hot water complaints in 2019. The building's violation history includes both Class A and Class C violations, with the most critical being the open fire safety violation from August 2023 requiring immediate attention to dangerous conditions.