411 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 4-story, 3-unit old-law tenement building at 411 Tompkins Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Myra Curtis and built in 1905, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there was a heat and hot water emergency complaint in January 2025, though HPD was unable to access the apartments for inspection. The building has an active violation from 2019 related to improper boiler installation and safety features, with penalties totaling $12,500.

There are also multiple open violations regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2023, and 2024, which typically relate to safety requirements for the building's pressure systems. The property has shown some concerning patterns regarding pest management and infrastructure maintenance. While the most recent bedbug reports from 2023-2024 indicate no infestations, the building has had recurring violations for failing to file annual bedbug reports between 2021-2024. The building's safety features have sometimes been problematic, including a 2023 complaint about locked egress, which was not substantiated upon inspection.

Earlier issues included inadequate exterior lighting at the entrance (2019) and a 2019 boiler complaint that resulted in a violation. The rodent inspection history shows generally passing results from 2018-2024, with only one failure noted in December 2019, suggesting generally effective pest control measures. The building's recent history shows a mix of maintenance compliance and ongoing violations, particularly regarding boiler system documentation and the bedbug reporting requirements. While many recent inspections have resulted in passing grades, the pattern of open violations and complaints suggests some challenges in maintaining consistent compliance with city regulations and responding to tenant concerns promptly.