298 Linden Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
The 3-unit, 3-story tenement building at 298 Linden Street in Bushwick, owned by Edith Margarito, has demonstrated ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges since at least 2018. Most recently, in June 2025, there was a water supply issue that HPD attempted to inspect but could not complete the inspection. Notable recurring issues include multiple HPD complaints in March 2020 regarding various building conditions (door/window frames, ceiling and wall finishes, and flooring) where inspectors were unable to gain access, and a 2019 sewage leak incident.
Currently, there are open violations related to lead paint hazard compliance in apartments 1, 2 and 3, dating from August and November 2023. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections with mixed results; while it passed inspections in 2023 and 2024, there were findings of rat activity in earlier inspections in 2022. However, in terms of pest control, the building has maintained a clean record of zero bedbug infestations based on annual filings from 2021 to 2024.
The property has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including electrical problems (2019), plumbing concerns (steam pipe/riser issues in 2019), and building code violations regarding fire retardant ceiling repairs (2021) and plaster surface maintenance (2021). The building's history suggests persistent access issues during inspections, with several complaints being closed without resolution due to inability to inspect the reported conditions. While there have been significant maintenance issues, the building has generally complied with bedbug reporting requirements by demonstrating no infestation problems in recent years, suggesting some level of proactive pest management. The most pressing current concerns appear to be the open lead paint violation cases and the most recent plumbing inspection access issue.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 2850 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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