397 Linden Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 397 Linden Street in Bushwick, owned by Mendel Gold, has experienced significant and recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, particularly regarding heating and hot water systems. From late 2024 through early 2025, there were multiple complaints and inspection attempts related to inadequate heat and hot water throughout the building, with several complaints going unresolved due to inability to access units for inspection.

The building currently has multiple open violations from a December 2024 inspection of Apartment 1R, including issues with hot water supply, heating systems, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detection, electrical systems, and door repairs. There are also ongoing concerns with rat activity, as evidenced by multiple inspections in 2024 and early 2025 showing consistent rodent presence. The property has a documented history of access issues during inspections, with several Department of Buildings complaints being marked as "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" between 2018 and 2023.

Notably, there are active violations regarding the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections for multiple years (2019-2023), and the building experienced an infestation problem requiring remediation in late 2024. Earlier violations from 2018-2019 indicate problems with obstructed exit passageways and other safety concerns, for which penalties were imposed. While some non-emergency maintenance issues have been addressed through HPD inspections, including electrical and appliance matters, the building's current state suggests persistent challenges with building systems and maintenance access.