408 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 6-unit, 4-story tenement building at 408 Marcus Garvey Blvd, owned by Claudette Henry, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, in March 2025, there were multiple plumbing-related complaints including sewage leaks, heavy water flow issues, mold, and problems with water supply, though inspections by HPD and DOHMH found no violations.

The building, constructed in 1896, recently had significant issues in apartment 4B, as documented in April 2024, where violations were issued for various maintenance problems including inadequate hot and cold water supply in the bathtub, electrical issues, and problems with peeling paint, plaster surfaces, and a leaking roof over the window frame. While most of these violations were eventually certified as closed, one violation regarding the refrigerator door gasket remains open. The building has maintained a regular bedbug reporting history since 2019, consistently reporting zero infested or eradicated units, which suggests effective monitoring and prevention.

Recent 311 complaints have also included issues with garbage/recycling storage and an investigation into a possible sewage leak in 2024. The property passed all rodent inspections conducted in 2022, 2024, and most recently in June 2025. As of the latest available data, there is an active violation from June 2023 regarding failure to file the 2020 external low-pressure inspection, though this appears to be an isolated administrative issue rather than a safety concern.