869 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 31-unit, 4-story tenement at 869 Thomas S Boyland Street in Brownsville, owned by Ludovik Benedek, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues since 2023. Most recently, in April 2025, the building received three emergency complaints regarding electrical lighting problems, water leaks (heavy flow), and pest issues, though HPD was unable to complete inspections in these cases. In mid-2024, multiple violations were documented following HPD inspections, including electrical issues (no lighting), plumbing problems, and various structural and sanitary concerns.

These included mold, water leaks, and issues with paint/plaster on walls and window frames. Notably, several open violations remain from a June 2024 inspection specifically related to Apartment 6A, including water leak repairs, window counterbalance issues, and problems with lighting fixtures and plaster surfaces. The building also has active Department of Buildings violations from 2019 regarding failure to file energy benchmarking reports, which remain unresolved as of July 2025. The property's history shows previous pest control challenges, with documented bedbug infestations in 2019-2020 (3 units) and 2020-2021 (2 units), though subsequent annual reports from 2021 to 2024 have shown no infestations.

There was also a pattern of rodent activity in 2014-2015, with multiple inspections indicating rat presence and requiring bait applications. Recent bedbug reports (2022-2024) show no new infestations, suggesting some improvement in pest management. The building, constructed in 1930, has experienced ongoing maintenance issues throughout its history, with the most critical recent problems involving water leaks, electrical systems, and sanitary conditions. The property's open violations and recent service requests indicate continuing challenges with basic infrastructure systems and building maintenance.