765 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The three-story, four-unit tenement building at 765 Thomas S Boyland St in Brownsville, currently owned by Charlene Kingknights, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant being heating problems in early 2023 when tenants reported lack of heat and hot water, though these were reportedly restored quickly. The building has faced multiple infrastructure challenges, particularly in 2021, when there were violations recorded for flooring issues, water leaks, and pest-related conditions.

A specific sequence of complaints in August 2021 led to multiple violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding unsanitary conditions, including pests. Subsequent inspections in 2021 and 2022 revealed additional concerns, including plaster damage and leak issues, particularly affecting the ceiling and walls of unit 4 on the third story. More recent inspections from 2023 and early 2024 have focused on compliance matters, including bedbug reporting requirements and door maintenance issues, with the most recent bedbug report (submitted in January 2025) showing no evidence of infestation in any units during the previous filing period.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressed but reoccurring issues, with heating systems, water infrastructure, and pest control being recurring topics of concern. Notably, a complaint about illegal work or occupancy change was filed in mid-2023, though the inspector was unable to gain access for verification. The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance since 2023, with no reported infestations, and an initial rodent inspection in late 2022 passed without violations.