71 Suydam Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 3-unit, 3-story building at 71 Suydam Street in Bushwick, owned by Mahidul Islam, has experienced several significant issues since early 2024, with the most pressing concerns involving safety and compliance. The property, built in 2005, currently has multiple open violations as of July 2025, including concerns about fire safety, carbon monoxide detection, and unauthorized room modifications in Apartment 1 on the first story. Particularly troubling are recent environmental control board violations from September 2024 regarding unauthorized parking space conversion and a curb cut on Myrtle Avenue, along with possible illegal dwelling modifications including a converted bedroom without proper window egress.

The building has also faced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2024, including problems with windows, ventilation systems, fire escapes, and pest control, though most of these complaints were resolved through inspections that found no violations. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record with no reported bedbug infestations since 2019, and recent rodent inspections have consistently passed. The property has generated multiple complaints about illegal conversions and egress issues in 2024, with several inspection attempts being unsuccessful due to lack of access.

July 2024 violations included problems with window guards, while housing maintenance code violations issued in July 2024 specifically cited the need for proper inspection certificate postings and notices regarding smoke detector requirements. Most concerning are the two active environmental control board violations from September 2024, one alleging unauthorized parking and another regarding an interior modification in Apartment 1. The building demonstrates a mixed maintenance history with recent improvements shown through passed rodent inspections, though the current active violations suggest ongoing compliance issues that require attention.