16 Linden Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The two-family house at 16 Linden Street in Bushwick, owned by Willy Castagne, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns focusing on water-related problems. Most recently, in July 2024, there was a significant water leak with heavy flow that resulted in violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The previous summer (July 2023) marked a particularly problematic period for the building, with multiple complaints including a water leak (slow leak), plumbing issues with a toilet, pest-related unsanitary conditions, and door problems – all of which resulted in violations being issued. While some of these 2023 issues are listed as non-emergency, they still indicate significant maintenance challenges.

The building's history also reveals concerns about heat and hot water systems, with a complaint regarding lack of service for the entire building in December 2020, though inspectors were unable to access the premises for verification. Additionally, there was an illegal conversion complaint filed in March 2020 for an undetermined location (11221) that was closed in September 2020 when inspectors were unable to gain access. While the most recent water-related issues have been addressed (as indicated by their closed status), the recurring nature of water-related problems, combined with past concerns about heating systems and pest control, suggests that maintenance and infrastructure systems have been an ongoing challenge for this century-old building.