255 Lincoln Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-family house at 255 Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills, owned by Sebastian Lievano, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in late 2024. Between December 5-23, 2024, there were three separate 311 complaints regarding heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, with two of these cases being classified as emergencies.

An inspection on December 8, 2024, confirmed violations in Apartment 1 related to excessively hot water (exceeding 130 degrees) and infestations of roaches and mice, all of which were certified for correction on December 20, 2024. The building's history shows recurring rodent issues, with three inspections between 2012 and 2023 yielding mixed results, including a "Passed" inspection in March 2023 and initial rat activity noted in June 2015. The property has experienced three heat and hot water complaints in December 2024 alone, all of which were temporarily resolved, though residents were advised to refile if problems persisted.

A recent Department of Buildings complaint from November 2024 regarding an illegal conversion was addressed, with corrective action requested and documented as corrected in July 2025. While the building is over 115 years old, having been constructed in 1910, the frequency of recent maintenance complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and pest control that have affected resident comfort and safety. Earlier complaints from 2023 included rodent sightings, though those were investigated by the Department of Health and found to have no violations at that time.