438 Linwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

438 Linwood Street is a three-story, three-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1901, currently owned by Robert Small. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed between October and November 2021, including at least one instance where inspectors were unable to gain access to verify conditions. These complaints were categorized as emergencies and generated multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to heat and hot water systems.

In addition, there were significant issues reported in late 2021 with the third-floor apartment (3FLOOR) including roach and mice infestations, window guard violations, and problems with self-closing doors at both the main entrance and third-floor level. The building also appears to have recurring bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations noted in 2022, 2023, and 2024 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD rules. Prior to these issues, the building had documented problems in 2019, including reports of pest infestations and ceiling plaster problems that were resolved.

The most recent building inspection history indicates open violations from 2019-2024 that require attention, including a 2019 violation regarding an illegal double cylinder lock on the building door. An earlier rodent inspection in 2012 found the building to be in compliance with pest control standards. The consistent pattern of heating system issues, pest problems, and the presence of multiple open violations across different years suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.