415 Lincoln Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 30-unit, 4-story residential building at 415 Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills, managed by owner Aaron Rivlin, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most recently, in April 2025, there were emergency complaints regarding cooking gas and power outages, though HPD was unable to complete inspections in response to these complaints.

In 2024, the building faced multiple maintenance challenges, including water leaks (heavy flow, slow leaks, and damp spots), lighting issues, and various inspections in February and March 2024 that identified problems with doors/windows, paint/plaster, flooring/stairs, and unsanitary conditions including pests. Notable violations issued in May 2024 included issues with a broken ceiling in Apartment C2, water leaks, pest infestations, and a problematic electromagnetic locking device at the building entrance. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues dating back to 2020, including complaints about gas hook-up/piping that were investigated but found to have no violations.

While the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations over the past five years, with regular reporting showing no infested units, it has experienced ongoing pest problems as evidenced by the 2024 HPD investigations. Rodent inspections conducted from 2012 through 2022 consistently showed passing results, suggesting effective management of this particular issue. The most recent building code violations, identified in May 2024, have all been marked as closed, indicating that the cited issues have been addressed, though the frequency and variety of complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges within the building's systems and infrastructure.