1170 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

1170 Lincoln Place is a 34-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building built in 1923, currently owned by Linus Joseph. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past several years, particularly in relation to plumbing, safety systems, and pest control. Most recently, in January 2025, there were complaints about heat and hot water issues, with HPD issuing violations that require correction.

Throughout 2024-2025, the building has faced multiple challenges including problems with the bell/buzzer/intercom system, fire escape safety concerns, water supply issues, and pest infestations. Notable violations from late 2024 include rodent infestations in Apartment 2E (documented in October 2024) and multiple defects in self-closing doors across several units (1F, 2A, 2F, 2G) requiring repair or replacement. The building's history shows ongoing rodent control challenges, with consistent evidence of rat activity noted in inspections between 2022 and 2025, though recent bait applications in July 2025 suggest active management of the issue.

The property has also experienced repeated difficulties with building systems and infrastructure, including plumbing problems, unsanitary conditions, and issues with flooring/stairs. While the building has demonstrated some responsiveness to violations, as seen in the closure of various Housing Maintenance Code violations, the persistence of these issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's bedbug reports from 2020-2024 indicate limited infestation history, with most recent reports showing no active or re-infested units.