669 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The four-story, six-unit building at 669 Marcy Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Jerusha Naklen, has experienced numerous significant maintenance and safety issues since 2019. Most notably, there are multiple active violations and pressing structural concerns, including serious problems with the building's facade, roof, and structural integrity. In 2023-2024, violations were documented regarding deteriorating masonry walls, including emergency work required for compromised masonry parapets and a failing mansard roof.

The building has also faced persistent issues with its sidewalk shed, with multiple violations in 2024 and 2025 related to expired permits and safety concerns, accumulating substantial penalties totaling $10,625. The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with inspections showing consistent rat problems between 2023 and 2025, though some inspections noted bait application and potential resolution of the issue. Additionally, there have been ongoing concerns about building-wide maintenance compliance, including four consecutive years of unresolved annual bedbug report requirements (2021-2024) under the Housing Maintenance Code, making it unclear whether proper pest management procedures are being followed. The building's documented history reveals significant structural problems, including potential collapse risks of the fourth floor, which prompted emergency work orders in late 2019.

More recently, inspections in 2025 noted spalling stucco and cracks on the south elevation facade. While some violations have been resolved, including certain sidewalk shed issues and bait applications for rodent control, the building continues to face active violations as of 2025. The property has undergone various temporary repairs and emergency work over the years, but recurring violations suggest ongoing difficulties with maintenance compliance and building stability. The historical record shows a pattern of failed permit compliance and safety concerns, particularly regarding temporary structures like the sidewalk shed and building facade maintenance, which have required multiple inspections and citations.