347 Linden Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 16-unit, 4-story tenement at 347 Linden Street in Bushwick, owned by Simon Kaufman, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water systems, with emergency complaints filed in January and February 2025, though heat and hot water were restored before inspections. In April 2024, multiple inspections were conducted addressing various issues including stairs, fire escape safety, mold, doors/windows, and ceiling conditions, with no violations issued.

However, there are currently two open violations from January 2024 in apartment 2A regarding mold (approximately 50 sq ft in the bathroom) and a roach infestation. In 2024, a comprehensive inspection in August identified several violations including ceiling repair needs, door issues in the 4th story public hall, and roof leaks, all of which appear to have been certified for correction. The building has also faced some exterior maintenance challenges, with an active Environmental Control Board violation from August 2023 regarding cracks and missing cement on exterior walls, carrying a $12,500 penalty.

Recent ventilation issues were reported in June 2025, and there have been multiple rodent activity reports, with the most recent inspection in March 2025 passing compliance. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations in the past six years. While many maintenance issues have been addressed through proper channels, the recurring nature of heat and hot water problems, along with some ongoing violations, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges in this 1931 structure.