225 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The six-story, 56-unit building at 225 Lincoln Place in Park Slope, owned by Micah Garner, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since its construction in 1924, with particular emphasis on heating and water systems. Most recently, in June 2025, a plumbing issue involving the bathtub/shower could not be inspected due to access problems, following a pattern of inspection access issues noted in earlier complaints regarding the bell/buzzer/intercom system (March 2024) and door/window issues (September 2023). The building's heating system has shown consistent problems, with multiple complaints about lack of heat or hot water in recent years, including emergencies reported in 2024 and through multiple incidents in 2020.

Infrastructure concerns have been documented, including open violations as of March 2024 related to unauthorized electromagnetic locking devices and inadequate heavy-duty lock sets at the building entrance. A rat sighting in June 2023 resulted in a "passed" inspection, while earlier rodent inspections from 2022 had failed for "Other Reasons." The property owner has faced several regulatory challenges, including multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations for failing to submit required reports between 2019-2021, though these were ultimately dismissed after compliance. In 2020, an Environmental Control Board violation was issued regarding emergency phone repair and maintenance logs, with a $310 penalty.

The building's safety systems were scrutinized in 2021 with complaints about guard rails and debris, though inspections found no violations. Regular bedbug reporting since 2019 shows no infestations, and recent rodent inspections from 2023 have generally indicated compliance, though an October 2022 inspection failed for unspecified reasons. The building's heating and plumbing systems, along with security features, appear to be ongoing maintenance challenges requiring attention.