434 Lincoln Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 2-family house at 434 Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills, owned by Joel Waldman, is a 2-story building constructed in 1910. The property has experienced several maintenance issues over the years, with the most recent notable incident being an unresolved rat sighting reported to DOHMH in May 2021, which remains in progress as of July 2025. In October 2018, there was a heat and hot water complaint that could not be investigated due to lack of access to the affected apartments.

The building has a documented history of violations primarily affecting Apartment 1, with multiple issues identified during inspections. In 2018, violations were recorded for defective plaster surfaces and paint, as well as a malfunctioning window, all of which were certified as resolved in June 2023. Earlier inspections in 2011 revealed various maintenance needs including plumbing repairs, electrical work, and safety concerns such as exposed wires and the need for carbon monoxide detectors, which were also certified as resolved in 2023.

The building's history includes an initial rodent inspection in March 2012 that passed. Fortunately, recent bedbug reports from late 2023 and mid-2024 show no infestation problems, with no units requiring eradication treatment. While the property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, the owner appears to have addressed many of the historical violations, as evidenced by the June 2023 certification dates. The most pressing current concern is the ongoing rat sighting complaint from 2021.