455 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The four-story residential building at 455 Marcus Garvey Blvd, owned by Sinai Sassouni and located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, has a significant history of maintenance issues and violations since 2019. Most concerning are the recurring heating system problems documented between late 2019 and early 2020, with multiple emergency complaints filed about lack of heat and hot water throughout the building, though inspectors were repeatedly unable to gain access for verification. The building has also faced persistent rodent issues, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing active rat activity, following multiple bait applications earlier in 2025.

A notable recent concern involves an unsanitary animal complaint filed in April 2024 that resulted in health violations requiring follow-up inspections. The property has multiple active violations as of 2025, including failure to file required external low-pressure inspections from 2018 through 2023, with similar violations recorded in 2024. There is also an open violation from April 2024 regarding the annual bedbug report filing requirements.

While the building's most recent bedbug report (for 2021-2022) showed no infestation, eradication, or re-infestation cases, the property has consistently required monitoring for various pest issues. Historical violations from 2021-2022 related to a permitted sidewalk shed were resolved after penalties were addressed. Despite multiple 311 complaints and unsatisfactory responses, the building continues to require active management of both pest control and heating system maintenance, alongside compliance with various regulatory requirements.