188 Linden Boulevard
188 Linden Boulevard in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, has 54 open HPD violations, 14 of them class C, and 34 of 35 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (26/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 35 units · Built 1931
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 26/100)
- 14 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 41 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 34 of 35 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 7 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (54 open, 14 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 41 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Medium (1 infested unit, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (1 open DOB violation), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
54 open violations: 14 class C (immediately hazardous), 37 class B, 3 class A. 52 issued in the last 12 months. 239 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2023-04-06. Newest violation issued 2026-09-21.
1 closed in the last 90 days. Median 578 days from issue to close for the 73 violations closed in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (hallway). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR LEADING TO EAST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2026-09-21. HPD violation 19235036
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 3F), issued 2026-09-08. HPD violation 19193330
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF REFRIGERATOR PRESENT WITH DOOR STILL INTACT AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY, SECTION ''SOUTH'', issued 2026-09-08. HPD violation 19193333
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 3F), issued 2026-09-08. HPD violation 19193332
- Class C: Fire escape defect, 1st room from the north, 4th floor. & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4I, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT SOUTH (apt 4I), issued 2026-01-20. HPD violation 18575702
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (basement). PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM, issued 2026-01-20. HPD violation 18575701
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 4th floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT NORTH (apt 4C), issued 2026-01-14. HPD violation 18567045
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 2nd floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH (apt 2B), issued 2026-01-14. HPD violation 18567049
311 housing complaints
60 in the last 12 months, 112 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (41), Water Leak (6), Paint/Plaster (4), Unsanitary Condition (4), Door/Window (3).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 1 infested unit in the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2022: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000. 4 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
2 executed evictions in the last 3 years (3 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
34 of 35 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Owner and management
Owner: LINDEN 188 LLC. Head officer: SHAUL KAPELOWITZ. Managing agent: LINDEN 188 LLC. This owner has 2 buildings on record, 2 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 30, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3050880016, HPD building ID 327123. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Church Av (2, 5), 3 min walk
- Winthrop St (2, 5), 6 min walk
- Beverly Rd (2, 5), 10 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 54 open (14 class C, 37 class B, 3 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 60 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 1 infested unit | −8 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 2 | −6 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000 | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.