174 Linden Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

174 Linden Street is a 35-unit, 4-story residential building constructed in 1931 in Bushwick, currently owned by Mark Press. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most notable concerns being water-related problems, heating system failures, and rodent activity. A water leak was recently reported in February 2025, and there was a significant heat/hot water failure affecting the entire building in February 2024.

The building has had multiple violations regarding security and safety systems, including carbon monoxide and smoke detector deficiencies in Apartment 1E discovered during a December 2024 inspection. Numerous maintenance issues were identified in late 2024, including defective floor tiles in Apartments 3H and 4C, issues with bathroom fixtures, and various cabinet problems. The property has a concerning pattern of complaints about unauthorized conversions, with multiple complaint entries between 2021 and 2025, though inspections often resulted in "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" or "No Violation Warranted" findings.

Multiple rodent activity inspections have occurred, with recent findings of rat activity in March and May 2025, though a compliance inspection in June 2024 showed passing results. The building has a history of pest management issues, including documented bedbug infestations in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, though there have been no reported infestations in the past two years. While some issues have been addressed, many violations and maintenance requests indicate ongoing challenges with building systems, safety compliance, and pest management. The property's maintenance history suggests a need for continued attention to basic infrastructure and compliance requirements, particularly regarding water systems, heating, and safety equipment.