245 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11233
245 Malcolm X Boulevard is a 5-unit, 3-story building (Class A) located in Bedford-Stuyvesant and owned by Azzam Obeid. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with documented complaints in 2024 and 2023, though inspections have often been unable to gain access for verification. Multiple plumbing and water-related problems have been reported between 2020 and 2022, including toilet issues and slow leaks, with some inspections revealing violations. The property has faced several housing maintenance challenges, including mold issues in 2021 that resulted in violations, and ongoing concerns about building infrastructure.
In August 2024, several new violations were recorded, including problems with fire retardant plaster, missing gas leak notices, maintenance of security doors, and improper painting in common areas. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water systems and building envelope integrity. There are notable structural concerns documented in 2021 regarding exterior wall cracks, though these violations have been resolved. The property has maintained a clean record regarding pest control; recent bedbug reports for 2023-2024 show no infestations, and rodent inspections from 2016 through 2025 have generally passed, with only one instance of rat activity noted in 2015.
Compliance with various safety signage requirements has been inconsistent, as evidenced by multiple safety-related violations recorded in 2024. The building has undergone multiple inspections and received several violations for failure to maintain proper documentation and certifications, particularly regarding immediately hazardous conditions. Historical data from 2018-2021 shows several instances of non-compliance with orders requiring correction of maintenance issues, resulting in various penalties, though these appear to have been resolved. The property has maintained zero instances of bedbug infestations in the past three years, and recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have passed, indicating some improvement in pest management.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 5 |
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Year built | 1927 |
Total area | 10560 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A |

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- 245 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 11233
- 243a Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 11233
- 581 Halsey St, New York, NY 11233
- 583 Halsey St, New York, NY 11233
- 585 Halsey St, New York, NY 11233
- 247 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 11233
- 245 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 11233
- 243a Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 11233
- 581 Halsey St, New York, NY 11233
- 583 Halsey St, New York, NY 11233
- 585 Halsey St, New York, NY 11233
- 247 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 11233
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