255 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The four-story, 8-unit tenement building at 255 Malcolm X Boulevard in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Jinkai Gao and constructed in 1910, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints about unauthorized smoking in designated smoke-free areas throughout 2025, though these recent violations have not resulted in recorded penalties. The building has faced significant heating system challenges, particularly during January 2024, when multiple emergency heat and hot water complaints were filed, though inspections revealed varying results, with at least one apartment reporting restored services during inspections.

Building systems maintenance has also been a concern, with documented issues including mold (2023), water leaks (2022-2023), and window frame problems (2023), though many of these complaints were resolved through inspections that found either no violations or resulted in repairs being made. The property has undergone periodic rodent inspections, with the most recent ones in 2025 passing without violations, though there were instances of rat activity documented in late 2022. Safety systems have also required attention, as evidenced by violations related to smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector functionality in 2023-2024.

The building's management has maintained an active bedbug prevention program, with all recent reports showing zero infestation claims between 2021 and 2025. Recent regulatory compliance has shown some challenges, including active violations regarding bedbug reporting and an external low-pressure inspection filing requirement from 2023. Additionally, there are pending environmental violations from mid-2023 related to unauthorized business signage. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, recent inspection results suggest that many problems have been addressed when identified through the complaint system.