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70 Linden Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03331-0007Map

Owner of record: Russell, Violet E

70 Linden Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Russell, Violet E. HPD has recorded 86 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
86
DOB violations
26
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
31

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 20, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 86

  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls and ceiling all stories at public hall

    Aug 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at public hall

    Aug 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof ..

    Aug 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass at skylight to roof

    Aug 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective floor public hall , 2nd story

    Aug 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective newel post 1st story public hall

    Aug 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a manager who shall be responsible for the conduct, operation and maintenance of premises and who shall live on premises or be regularly present therein.

    Feb 28, 2002

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required fixtures present

    Jan 2, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    May 20, 1998

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical light fixture bathroom 1 sty south apt 2b located at apt 2b

    May 20, 1998 · Apt 2B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water stain over bathroom door frame 1 sty south apt 2b located at apt 2b

    May 20, 1998 · Apt 2B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak extension roof over kitchen 1 sty south apt 2b er1 located at apt 2b

    May 20, 1998 · Apt 2B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing bell & buzzer system vestibule 1 sty 3 sty rear apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Sep 20, 1990 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents mice & roaches thru out 3 sty rear apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Sep 20, 1990 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings 3 sty public hall bathroom.

    Sep 20, 1990

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective locking device door entrance 3 sty public hall bathroom.

    Sep 20, 1990

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door & frame entrance 3 sty public hall bathroom.

    Sep 20, 1990

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall 3 sty rear apt 3r southwest room. located at apt 3r

    Sep 20, 1990 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly secure the loose top hinge frame door entrance 3 sty rear apt 3r southwest room. located at apt 3r

    Sep 20, 1990 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings thru out 3 sty rear apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Sep 20, 1990 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint peeling paint walls 3 sty front apt center room avilas 574 9022 er1.

    Jul 3, 1990

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint peeling paint walls 3 sty front apt west room avilas 574 9022 er1.

    Jul 3, 1990

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt front.

    Jul 3, 1990

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 3 sty front apt.

    Jul 3, 1990

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing junction box plate cover over entrance door to bldg front.

    May 18, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-12.01 adm code remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall over washbasin 2 sty north front b room 2 howens no phone.

    May 6, 1987

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    D26-12.01 adm code remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls & ceilings basement apt all rooms gonzales 919 1834.

    May 6, 1987

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty east rear b room 5 menenger.

    May 6, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving front areaway.

    May 6, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile floor 2 sty public hall bathroom.

    May 6, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    May 6, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color soffit cellar entrance center.

    May 6, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar rear.

    May 6, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings of bathroom 3rd sty public hall.

    May 6, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete retaining walls east & west front entrance to bldg.

    May 6, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code remove the torn and/or loose floor covering all stys public hall.

    May 6, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty north front b room 8 parker.

    May 6, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty north front b room 8 thru out.

    May 6, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 26

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Jan 17, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 12, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 12, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 12, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to bldg w/out insp & cert by dob gas piping rerouted from to linden street to 70a linden street using tees.elbows & unions from gas meter to supply gas to stoves boiler & water heater in adja

    Apr 7, 2017 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested.gas piping rerouted from to linden street to 70a linden street from gas meter roughing.drilled through foundatiom wall to supply gas to 70a fixyures utility

    Apr 7, 2017 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/out a permit i observed gas line in 70 linden street had tee fitting cut into line to supply gas to adjacent bldg (70a).no permit.on file.utility company called to lock gas to make property safe.rem:obta

    Apr 7, 2017 · Penalty $8,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 9, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 9, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 9, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 9, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 9, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 14, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 10, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Feb 24, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C5)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
1,600 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3331 / 7
Assessed value
$317,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #317905, last renewed Dec 30, 2025.

Questions about 70 Linden Street

Who owns 70 Linden Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Russell, Violet E.

Does 70 Linden Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 86 housing violations at this property.

Is 70 Linden Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 70 Linden Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 70 Linden Street?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.