1234 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 27-unit, 4-story tenement building at 1234 Lincoln Place in Crown Heights, owned by Juan Licona, has experienced several concerning issues in 2025, particularly regarding heating and rodent problems. Between March and April 2025, there were multiple complaints (at least ten) regarding building-wide heat and hot water problems, with most being confirmed as restored during HPD inspections. More recently, in June 2025, there was a rodent sighting reported to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which resulted in identified violations requiring follow-up inspections, and inspections throughout 2023-2025 consistently noted rat activity.

The building also experienced an electrical power outage in June 2025. The property has several open violations from 2024-2025, including leaky faucets in Apartment 4D, water leaks and damaged surfaces in the first-story public hall, and various maintenance issues affecting the building's common areas. There are documented issues with the building's heating system access and hot water supply, particularly affecting Apartment 4B.

A violation related to an unfiled 2018 external low-pressure inspection remains active as of June 2023. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years (2021-2023), the building's ongoing rodent problems and repeated heating system issues suggest persistent maintenance challenges. The building's age (built in 1915) and history as a New Law Tenement class property indicate it may require significant ongoing maintenance to address these recurring issues.