117 Linden Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
117 Linden Street is a 4-story, 17-unit residential building in Bushwick, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Aaron Gross. The property has experienced recurring heating and water issues, with emergency complaints about heat/hot water in February 2025 and October 2024, and multiple violations related to these systems. The building has faced several significant maintenance challenges, including mold issues in 2024 (notably in Apartment 8), various violations related to paint/plaster conditions, and electrical wiring problems.
An important safety concern was documented in October 2024, when violations were issued for missing carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors, as well as defective self-closing doors in Apartment 1. More recent inspections revealed structural concerns, including a 2023 Department of Buildings violation regarding a damaged parapet wall, for which a $2,500 penalty was imposed, and evidence of flooding in 2022. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of various compliance issues, including ventilation problems and unsanitary conditions.
While the property has generally passed rodent inspections in recent years, with some rat activity noted in 2022, it successfully passed a compliance inspection in March 2025. The bedbug reporting records from 2021 through 2023 indicate no infestations during the specified periods. The building's recent history shows persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding basic services like heat and water, along with notable safety concerns regarding emergency systems. The property has multiple open violations from 2024, including issues with fire safety equipment and self-closing doors.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 17 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 14500 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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