244 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 4-unit, 4-storyOLD LAW TENEMENT building at 244 Malcolm X Boulevard in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Kevin Alter and constructed in 1901, has faced persistent maintenance challenges in recent years. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly affecting Apartment 4A in December 2022 when both heating and hot water violations were documented as emergencies.

Structural maintenance concerns have included water leaks, with violations recorded in December 2022, and problems with ceiling conditions in Apartment 4A, including both leaks and defective plaster surfaces. The building has also had ongoing pest management issues, with multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and pests in late 2022, and consistent rodent activity as evidenced by multiple compliance inspections and bait applications from 2024 to 2025. Recent developments indicate some persistent challenges, as evidenced by an active violation issued in June 2023 regarding failure to file the 2018 external low-pressure inspection.

The property has maintained a zero count for bedbug infestations since the documented single incident in 2019, with regular bedbug reporting showing no infested or re-infested units in recent years. While some violations have been successfully resolved, including various emergency issues in December 2022, several violations from that period remain notable, including those related to heat, hot water, and roof leaks in Apartment 4A. The building's historical complaint record shows a pattern of maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly regarding water systems, heating, and pest control, while recent inspections continue to reveal rodent activity that has required ongoing management.