874 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203

874 Lenox Road is a 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Marvin Rebew. The property has a concerning pattern of maintenance issues, particularly regarding tenant access for inspections. Most notably, in 2025, there was a complaint about electrical wiring issues that HPD inspectors could not access, and in late 2024, there were multiple complaints (water leak, mold, and unsanitary conditions) that inspectors were also unable to evaluate.

The building experienced various maintenance problems between 2022-2025, including issues with paint/plaster, cabinets, and appliances, many of which were labeled as emergencies by the Housing Maintenance Code. Significant violations were documented in 2024, including lead paint hazards and pest infestations in Apartment 1R, along with an active ECB violation from 2019 concerning unauthorized work and building maintenance issues. The building's history reveals several instances of inspection access denial, notably for alleged unauthorized work in 2020-2021, and a construction violation that resulted in a partial stop-work order in late 2019.

Fire escape safety concerns were recorded in 2024, and there is an active ECB violation from 2019 related to work performed without proper permits. Despite these ongoing issues, there have been no reported bedbug infestations or eradication attempts in the past three years, and the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements. While some violations from 2024 were certified as corrected by August 2024, the property has exhibited persistent difficulties with basic maintenance and timely inspections, suggesting ongoing challenges with building management and maintenance protocols.