677 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The four-story, 8-unit residential building at 677 Lincoln Place in Crown Heights, owned by Israel Perlmutter, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been multiple water leak complaints between 2021-2022, ranging from heavy flow to slow leaks, and several instances of heat/hot water problems reported in March 2021. More recent concerns include malfunctioning door/intercom systems and flooring issues reported in 2022-2023, though these complaints were found not to violate housing laws during inspections.

The building has multiple active violations for failing to file required external low-pressure inspections from 2018 through 2023, and there have been several complaints regarding potential illegal hotel room conversions between 2022-2025, though most were either unsubstantiated or inspectors were unable to gain access. The property has also undergone various inspections and received violations related to building safety features. A cluster of violations was issued in 2018 regarding the roof, fire-retardant ceiling, and self-closing doors at the vestibule.

Historical records show structural concerns with rotted joists and sagging ceilings in the cellar from 1988, though these were marked as corrected. Recent pest control records indicate no bedbug infestations have occurred from 2020 to 2024. While rodent inspections show mixed results, with passing grades in 2023 and 2025, there were failures for other reasons during inspections in 2014, 2011, and 2024. The building's maintenance history reflects ongoing challenges with various systems and infrastructure, particularly around compliance with safety inspection requirements.