651 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 2-story, 3-unit building at 651 Linden Boulevard in East Flatbush, owned by Hubert Gooden, has experienced several significant maintenance issues between 2023 and 2025. The building has faced recurring problems with heat and hot water service, with multiple emergency complaints documented in 2023 and 2024. There have also been persistent pest control issues, particularly involving roaches and mice in Apartment 2, with violations noted in April 2023 and subsequent inspections.

A power outage incident in May 2023 resulted in violations being issued, and there were concerns about construction lead dust in May 2023 that remained unresolved as of October 2023. The property has documented various violations requiring attention, particularly in Apartment 2, including issues with broken plastered surfaces, water leaks, and inadequate lighting in the pantry area. While some violations have been closed, including those related to pest infestations and ceiling repairs, others remain open as of the latest inspection records. The building's heating system has been the subject of multiple complaints, though in many cases inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

Notably, the building has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations in the two most recent annual reports (2023 and 2024), with no infested or re-infested units reported during these periods. The building's historical record shows its conversion from a Class A to a HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A building type, dating back to its original construction in 1899. A complaint regarding illegal commercial use of the property was investigated in 2020, but no violations were found at the time of inspection. The property has undergone several inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) between 2023 and 2024, with various outcomes ranging from resolved complaints to open violations requiring further attention.