170 Linden Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 32-unit, 4-story apartment building at 170 Linden Street in Bushwick, owned by Mark Press, has experienced numerous significant maintenance issues since 2019. Most recently, there have been multiple incidents of smoking in prohibited areas and concerns about unsanitary garbage storage in 2025, along with repeated rodent activity noted during inspections in early 2025. The building has a history of plumbing problems, including emergency radiator and toilet issues reported between 2022 and 2023, and multiple electrical concerns including lighting problems in late 2023.

Notable health and safety issues include repeated reports of mold (particularly affecting apartment 3F), indoor air quality concerns, and a period of no heat/hot water in late 2022. The building has shown persistent challenges with pest control, particularly bedbugs, with multiple infestations documented between 2019 and 2024, though records indicate successful eradication in most cases. Recent violations from 2023 include problems with self-closing doors, fire escape access obstructions, and various maintenance issues such as a loose ceiling light fixture.

The property has undergone several rodent inspections, with rat activity consistently noted during initial inspections from 2015 to 2025, despite some compliance passes. The most recent building inspection in 2024 resulted in several violations, including issues with public hall paint requirements, bathroom conditions in 3F, and fire escape access. A previous energy efficiency violation from 2021 was dismissed.