916 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 2-story, 5-unit building at 916 Linden Boulevard in East Flatbush, owned by James Gbarjuewaye, has experienced multiple maintenance and habitability issues since its construction in 1930. Most recently, in May 2023, the building faced several concerning problems in Apartment 2F, including reports of sewage odor, pest infestation, and refrigerator issues, resulting in both closed and open housing maintenance code violations. Notably, there are current violations related to mouse infestation, damaged plaster surfaces, and a leaking roof in Apartment 2F, though some violations from this period have been certified as corrected.

The building's history includes significant concerns from 2018, when complaints about illegal conversions emerged, revealing unauthorized modifications including the installation of 6 illegal bedrooms with full bathrooms in the cellar area, leading to an active ECB violation with a $625 penalty. The property has documented various maintenance challenges over the years, including issues with windows, the ventilation system, plumbing fixtures, walls, and pest problems, with most complaints resulting in inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Both 2022 and 2024 bedbug reports indicated no infestations during their respective reporting periods.

Previous violations from 2022 included concerns about hot water temperature control in Apartments 1R and 2R, as well as issues with self-closing doors and fire escape access. Environmental control board records show a history of occupancy violations and failed rodent inspections from 2016, though the most recent bedbug filings indicate successful eradication of previous infestations. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic systems and habitability standards, particularly in the most recent years.