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524 Linwood Street, Brooklyn — Grade B | OpenStoop

524 LINWOOD STREET, Brooklyn

Building Health Grade: B (86/100)

Year Built: 1901 · Units: 2

524 Linwood Street

B

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B

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building is in good shape with only minor issues on record

Minor issues on record. Review the details below, but no major concerns.

524 Linwood Street is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn with 2 residential units. It holds a Grade B health score — most influenced by financial health — with 2 open HPD violations. Our analysis reviewed 47 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11208)

8,109 buildings in this zip code

25th

Better than 25% of buildings in 11208

25th in neighborhood

Avg score: 88

WorstBest in 11208

Alerts

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

97Excellent

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

67Fair

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

61Fair

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

No issues

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

60Fair

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

98Excellent

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year— No recent activity

Total: 6 violations · Peak: 2 in 2000

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

22

Financial

17

Violations

6

Inspections

1

Legal

1

Total: 47 events across 5 categories

Key Statistics

2

Housing Violations→

(2 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

Below average

0

Class C (Hazardous)

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

3

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

2.3x neighborhood avg

2

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

Below average

0

Permits Issued

Approved construction or renovation work

1901

Built 125 years ago

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Jun 18, 2012

Mortgage — $190,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000236569

May 27, 1999

Assignment

Recorded

May 27, 1999

Assignment

Recorded

May 27, 1999

Mortgage — $8,355.41

Recorded

May 27, 1999

Agreement

Recorded

Jun 11, 1997

Assignment

Recorded

Mar 30, 1995

Assignment

Recorded

Mar 30, 1995

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Apr 27, 1994

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Feb 9, 1990

Assignment

Recorded

Nov 28, 1986

Assignment

Recorded

Jun 30, 1982

Mortgage — $3,500

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

Mar 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Feb 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Jan 3, 2008

Heat and Hot Water — SAMSON B NYENKAN

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 3, 2008

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (11)

Tax Lien

Mar 1, 2025• 1 year ago

60 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Tax Lien

Feb 1, 2025• 1 year ago

90 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Complaint

Mar 10, 2008• 18 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2FL)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2FL

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 5, 2008

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

Complaint

Feb 28, 2008• 18 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2FL)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2FL

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 22, 2008

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

Complaint

Feb 6, 2008• 18 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2FL)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2FL

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 31, 2008

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

Complaint

Jan 14, 2008• 18 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2FL)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2FL

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 9, 2008

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following co

Complaint

Jan 14, 2008• 18 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2FL)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2FL

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 9, 2008

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following co

Complaint

Jan 14, 2008• 18 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2FL)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2FL

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 8, 2008

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

Jan 14, 2008• 18 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2FL)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2FL

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 13, 2008

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following co

Complaint

Jan 3, 2008• 18 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2FL)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2FL

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 31, 2008

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

Complaint

Dec 22, 2007• 18 years ago

CLOSE

GENERAL — WINDOWS [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 5, 2007

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd

Informational (4)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $1,232,000

Year Built: 1,901

Building Class: B2

Gross Area: 2,160 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $73,920

Market Value: $1,232,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 3 months ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $1,029,000

Year Built: 1,901

Building Class: B2

Gross Area: 2,160 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $61,740

Market Value: $1,029,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2025 Market Value: $968,000

Year Built: 1,901

Building Class: B2

Gross Area: 2,160 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $58,080

Market Value: $968,000

Property Sale

Jun 18, 2012• 13 years ago

Recorded

Mortgage — $190,000

CRFN: 2012000236569

Other Events (5)

Complaint

Oct 5, 2022• 3 years ago

CLOSE

ELECTRIC — POWER OUTAGE [IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY] (Apt 1FL)

Type: IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1FL

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Oct 4, 2022

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

311 Complaint

Oct 4, 2022• 3 years ago

CLOSED

POWER OUTAGE

Complaint Type: ELECTRIC

Descriptor: POWER OUTAGE

Descriptor2: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition

Closed Date: Oct 5, 2022

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Oct 12, 2021• 4 years ago

CLOSED

Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)

Complaint Type: Lead

Descriptor: Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)

Descriptor2: L10

Resolution Description: The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) mailed you the free lead test kit you requested. The kit includes instructions for collecting a water sample and contact information for DEP's Lead Pro

Closed Date: Oct 12, 2021

Agency: Department of Environmental Protection

Inspection

May 17, 2012• 13 years ago

Passed

Initial (Job PC7152359)

Type: Initial

Result: Passed

Job: PC7152359

Approved: May 21, 2012

Legal Action

Jan 3, 2008• 18 years ago

CLOSED

Heat and Hot Water — SAMSON B NYENKAN

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 3, 2008

Property Details

Year Built

1901

Total Units

2

Residential Units

2

Building Class

B2

Location

BBL

3040340018

Zipcode

11208

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