4 Macon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

4 Macon Street is a 5-story, 22-unit residential building in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1910 and currently owned by Marcelo Leon. Between February and June 2025, the building experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with ten complaints filed through 311, three of which were confirmed by HPD inspections as building-wide problems affecting all units. The building is currently under investigation by the Department of Health for spoiled food as of May 2025, though the outcome is still pending.

The property has a documented history of pest control challenges, particularly evident in December 2024 when multiple violations were issued for Apartment 3A, including infestations of cockroaches, mice, and bedbugs. Other notable violations include issues with heating systems and safety equipment: in late 2023/early 2024, violations were recorded for missing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and exposed wiring in the cellar apartment (CC). The building has also faced rodent control challenges, with multiple inspections in 2024-2025 indicating rat activity, though the most recent inspection in July 2025 showed no such activity.

The property has several active violations related to energy reporting, including failures to file required benchmarking reports since 2019. Various permits have been issued for work at the property between 2018 and 2023, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts. Recently, between 2018-2022, multiple emergency repair permits were issued, indicating responsive maintenance to various building issues. The building's documented history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and pest control, with the most pressing current issues being the heat and hot water problems reported in 2025 and the ongoing food safety investigation.