199 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 145-unit, 6-story apartment building at 199 Linden Boulevard in East Flatbush, owned by Jude Griffity, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues since construction in 1927. Most recently, in May 2025, there were multiple housing complaints regarding unaddressed interior conditions, including problems with ceilings, cabinets, flooring, and mold issues. The building has a significant history of elevator maintenance challenges, with multiple complaints between 2024 and 2025 regarding "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service," and several active ECB violations related to elevator safety systems dating from 2020 to 2024, including issues with door lock monitoring, guard lights, and maintenance logs with imposed penalties totaling $4,000. There are currently open violations from inspections in late 2024 for Apartments A6 and D6, including unsanitary conditions with pest infestations, plumbing issues, and various maintenance needs.

The building's recent history shows recurring issues with moisture and sanitation, including two unsanitary condition complaints with violations related to mold in 2025, and ongoing rodent activity concerns documented through multiple inspections between 2022-2023. A bedbug infestation pattern can be seen in reports from 2022-2024, with several units affected but consistently reported as eradicated. The property has also faced challenges with plumbing systems, as evidenced by multiple violation notices requiring repairs in Apartment A6, and documented issues with water leakage. While there have been some inspections where conditions were found not to violate housing laws, the persistent pattern of complaints and violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

The building's management has received various citations for not promptly addressing violations, as shown by past ECB and DOB violations. However, it's worth noting that some recent 311 service requests were marked as unable to be inspected during HPD's visit, indicating potential access issues during inspections. The property has attempted to address certain maintenance issues, as evidenced by some complaints being closed through inspection, but many remain open or were marked for follow-up inspections. The data shows a complex picture of the building's current condition, with multiple ongoing maintenance concerns across various units and systems.