164 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11226

164 Linden Boulevard is a 4-story, 58-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1924 and currently owned by Jay Jaffe. The property has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple tenant complaints recorded between January and April 2025, consisting primarily of building-wide heat and hot water failures that required HPD intervention. In January 2025, HPD issued violations related to heat and hot water problems, though these were subsequently closed.

A water leak incident was also reported in December 2024. The building's single apartment unit (D6) has documented violations from an inspection in late 2024, including issues with plaster surfaces, floor damage, lockset problems, and concerns about carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. Notably, there are indications of both lead paint hazards and mold issues in Apartment D6, requiring remediation. Historically, the building has faced various maintenance challenges, though recent bedbug reports from 2021-2024 indicate minimal pest activity, with zero verified infestations in the past three reporting periods.

The property has a documented history of rodent activity between 2017-2020, with multiple inspections confirming rat presence and bait application during that period. Compliance violations regarding energy efficiency score display requirements have been noted in 2021, though these issues remain active as of the latest available data. Two 2018 violations concerned non-self-closing exit doors and damaged steps, but these were resolved. The building's management has generally responded to issues as they arise, though access challenges for inspections have been noted in multiple heat-related complaints.