552 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

552 Lincoln Place is a 4-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1913 and currently owned by Mendy Brunner. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance issues, particularly in 2025, with multiple non-emergency complaints about ceiling paint/plaster conditions, water leaks, and general maintenance issues like cabinet problems. In April 2025, there was a notable issue with floor conditions that resulted in violations being issued, though most complaints reported to HPD were found not to violate housing laws.

The building has faced significant rodent issues, as evidenced by multiple rat activity inspections between 2022 and 2025, with the most recent inspections in June 2025 showing continued rat activity despite prior compliance passes. The property has a history of maintenance violations requiring attention to common areas and individual units. Notable issues from 2024 include problems with garbage/recycling storage, unsafe balconies at the fire escape requiring painting, and several violations in Apartment Q related to window frame repair, plaster surfaces, and ceiling leaks.

The building's safety features have been a concern, with complaints in 2018 and 2021 regarding blocked egress paths, though inspections found no violations at those times. While there have been no reports of bedbug infestations in recent years (2021-2024), the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with upkeep and prompt response to resident concerns, particularly regarding water-related issues and general maintenance. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no affected units in the past five reporting periods.