New ownership took over this Bed-Stuy three-unit in early 2025, while street noise and commercial air quality issues mark the immediate neighborhood.
This three-unit Bedford-Stuyvesant walk-up sits on a active stretch of Malcolm X Boulevard. The building changed hands in February 2025 for $2.07M after nearly four decades in the Tittle family. Three things to know:
Corporate entity took title in February 2025 after decades of family holding. The building transferred from long-time family ownership to 197 Malcolm X TRG LLC in February 2025 for $2.07M, backed by two mortgages. Operational filings remain minimal for a three-unit property, but a corporate entity now holds title.
16 indoor air quality and food establishment reports within three blocks. 16 commercial air-quality and food-establishment calls hit within three blocks over the last year, including 9 food establishment complaints and 7 indoor air quality reports. Smell and exhaust issues usually travel through lower risers or rear vents.
180 street-block noise complaints within three blocks in the past year. 180 residential noise calls were logged within three blocks over the last year, with 161 specifically citing loud music and parties. Malcolm X Boulevard carries a steady evening pulse, making street-facing units far more exposed.
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197 Malcolm X Boulevard is a 3-unit building in Brooklyn, New York City (BBL 3016520008). This building is associated with Palo Alto Properties, LLC. Brix tracks 0 open HPD violations for this property, along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1910, this mixed-use building sits in Brooklyn and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 7 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about heat/hot water.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed November 8, 2025.
The building last changed hands on February 4, 2025 for $850,000, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 63/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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