256 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 4-story, 7-unit brownstone at 256 Malcolm X Boulevard in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1891 and currently owned by David Eisen, has experienced persistent pest-related challenges over recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of pest-related complaints and violations, particularly in 2024, with multiple reports of unsanitary conditions and infestations involving both rodents and insects. As of September 2024, violations were issued regarding roach and mice infestations specifically in Apartment 1R, which remain classified as open.

Despite these issues, the building has passed recent rodent inspections in 2025, 2024, and 2022, suggesting some improvements in pest management. There are also multiple active Department of Buildings violations related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections between 2019 and 2024, which require attention. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of both concerning and routine issues.

Recent heating and hot water emergencies were reported in 2018 and 2022, though these problems appear to have been resolved. Compliance with bedbug reporting requirements has been demonstrably met, with no reported infestations in recent years from 2022 through 2025. Other historical violations include the need for carbon monoxide detector repairs in 2024, and various maintenance requirements for the roof and interior spaces of Apartment 4L identified in 2017. While the building has faced significant pest management challenges, recent rodent inspection pass results and consistently filed bedbug reports indicate some level of compliance with current housing maintenance code requirements, though attention is still needed for several active violations.