287 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The four-story New Law Tenement building at 287 Linden Boulevard in East Flatbush, constructed in 1927, has undergone significant maintenance challenges in recent years under owner Thomas Forde. Between March and May 2025, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding plumbing issues, including heavy water leaks and water supply problems, as well as electrical power outages. Recent health concerns have emerged with confirmed pest issues in May 2025, though inspectors were unable to access the property for verification.

The building has experienced recurrent electrical problems, with three separate power outage complaints between March and April 2025, and ongoing plumbing issues. The property has a history of maintenance violations requiring attention to safety systems, including multiple citations for defective smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and various plumbing and electrical issues documented in late 2024. Previous challenges include structural concerns noted in 2019 regarding wall stability, and the building has documented a pattern of bedbug infestations between 2019 and 2024, though recent reports show no active infestations.

There are two current open violations regarding lead-based paint hazard control requirements in apartments A6 and B1, recorded in December 2024, while multiple past violations related to building wall maintenance and emergency exit access have been resolved. The building's annual bedbug reporting since 2020 has shown minimal infestations, with the most recent filings indicating no current issues. Recent smoking violations were documented in April 2025, though housing inspections have been limited by access issues. The property's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, particularly concerning basic utilities, safety systems, and periodic pest management.