356 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11221

356 Marcus Garvey Blvd is a 4-story, 6-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Tanya Pierce. The building has experienced persistent issues with essential services, particularly heating and electricity, with multiple violations and service requests regarding heat/hot water and electrical problems between 2020 and 2025.

Most recently, in early 2025, there was an electrical wiring complaint that HPD inspectors could not access, and as of June 2025, there are open violations related to electrical service and heating system access. The building has also faced regulatory challenges, with several Certificate of Occupancy-related complaints in 2025 suggesting potential occupancy or use violations, including an August 2024 violation regarding unauthorized rear yard seating and occupancy exceeding permitted limits, for which a $6,250 penalty was imposed.

Additional concerns include multiple failed inspections regarding low-pressure system maintenance between 2018-2023, suggesting inadequate attention to building systems, though there are recent rodent inspection results showing improved conditions with the most recent inspection passing in June 2024. The building has a history of heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints in 2022, 2020, and throughout 2024, some of which HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues. While there have been improvements in rodent control based on recent inspections, the persistent utility issues and recent regulatory violations suggest ongoing management challenges.