323 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 4-story, 8-unit tenement building at 323 Malcolm X Boulevard, owned by Stephanie Smith-Warren and dating back to 1910, has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues throughout 2025. Between January and April 2025 alone, there were seven separate complaints about heating problems, with at least four requiring HPD intervention where inspectors either confirmed restoration of services or were unable to gain access for inspection.

The building has also faced various other maintenance challenges, including unsanitary conditions (mold), plumbing issues (toilet), flooring problems, and a malfunctioning intercom system, with multiple HPD inspection attempts in January 2025 being unsuccessful due to access issues. Additional historical context from 2018-2023 shows the building has had regulatory compliance issues, including multiple failures to file bedbug reports as required, though recent filings from 2024 indicate no active bedbug infestations. There was a significant electrical safety concern in 2018 involving unapproved electrical equipment and improper use of extension cords on the 4th floor, which resulted in a $400 penalty.

Multiple rodent inspections from 2022-2025 show inconsistent results, with recent inspections in 2023 and 2025 indicating rat activity, though the 2024 inspection passed. The building currently shows an active Department of Buildings violation from June 2023 regarding an external low-pressure inspection that was not filed. While there have been numerous complaints and violations over the years, many are interconnected, such as the recurring heat/hot water issues and bedbug reporting compliance problems.