The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 63% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 8.8. In ZIP 11221, 43% of residential buildings hold an A and
17% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
2 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 0 class B, 1 class A. Oldest open since 2009-01-07.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
1 bedbug-infested unit(s) reported in filings over the last three years.
What 311 hears from this address
16 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Graffiti (5) · Water System (2) · Illegal Parking (2) · Street Condition (2) · Noise (2) · Sewer (1).
Filed construction activity
No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit
costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done
without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1931)
Yes
Six or more residential units (6)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
SERLIN BUILDING LP
Head officer
LINDA VERA
Managing agent
DIRECT BUILDING MANAGEMENT
Last registered
2025-09-12
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$1,417,000
$637,650
2026
$1,134,000
$510,300
2027
$1,121,000
$504,450
The city's market estimate has fallen
21% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Building systems
Heating fuel
NO2FUEL
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
Knickerbocker Av — M · 950 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: none Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs — L M · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 7-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Gates Av / Knickerbocker Av — B52 · 300 ft
Citi Bike
Linden St & Knickerbocker Ave · 150 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
16 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
2024-09-03311: Water System — Hydrant Running Full (WA4)
2024-05-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-03-15Boiler inspection
2024-03-15Boiler inspection
2024-02-23311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2023
2023-12-22Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-12-04Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-11-08Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2023-08-23HPD class A: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2B
2023-07-04311: Illegal Fireworks — N/A
2023-05-02Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-04-27311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2023-04-25311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2023-04-17Boiler inspection
2023-04-17Boiler inspection
2023-03-21311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2023-01-09Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022
2022-12-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-11-16Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2022-11-10HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2022-10-10Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2022-10-10311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2022-06-23Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-06-13311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2022-05-18Rodent inspection: Stoppage done
2022-05-16Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2021-06-09HPD class B: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT
2021-06-09HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STOR
2021-06-09HPD class A: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCAT
2021-06-09HPD class A: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT
2015-05-29ECB CLASS - 2 violation: EXIT DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. SECOND MEANS OF EGRESS AT 1ST FL WHICH OPENS ONTO LINDEN STREET DOES NOT SELF CLOSE. NOTE: TILES AT EX$2,500
2010-01-30Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2010-01-02Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009
2009-11-06Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-10-17Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-10-17Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-10-15Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-04-23Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-04-23Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-02-28Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-02-28Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-02-03HPD class A: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE 1st ROOM FR
2009-01-07HPD class C: SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNE
2009-01-04Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2008
2008-12-24Mortgage $2,078,713 — from SERLIN BUILDING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP to CITY OF NEWYORK$2,078,713
2008-12-24Agreement — from SERLIN BUILDING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP to CITY OF NEWYORK
2008-12-24Agreement $14,373,860 — from CITY OF NEWYORK to SERLIN BUILDING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP$14,373,860
2008-12-24Agreement — from CITY OF NEW YORK to NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HDFC,INC
2008-12-24TL&R — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK to SERLING BUILDING MANAGEMENT ,INC; NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HDFC,INC
2008-12-24Mortgage satisfied — from SERLIN BUILDING MANAGEMENT,INC; NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HDFC to BANK OF NEW YORK
2008-12-24Mortgage satisfied — from NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HDFC; SERLIN BUILDING MANAGEMENT,INC to BANK OF NEW YORK
2008-12-24Mortgage satisfied — from NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HDFC to BANK OF NEW YORK
2008-12-24Mortgage satisfied — from NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HDFC,INC; SERLIN BUILDING MANAGEMENT ,INC to BANK OF NEWYORK
2008-12-24Deed $11,740,800 — from NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HOUING DEVELOPM to SERLIN BUILDING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP$11,740,800
2008-10-23Permit PL — ISSUED
2008-10-08Permit AL — ISSUED
2008-07-31Job filed: CONVERT EXISITING STORE AND SEVEN FAMILY TO DAYCARE AND SEVEN FAMILY AS SHOWN ON PLANS. OBTAIN AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.$10,000
2008-07-31Job filed: CONVERT EXISITING STORE AND SEVEN FAMILY TO DAYCARE AND SEVEN FAMILY AS SHOWN ON PLANS. OBTAIN AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.$10,000
2008-05-08Permit PL — ISSUED
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-05-11Permit PL — ISSUED
2007-03-29Permit EQ — ISSUED
2007-03-29Permit AL — ISSUED
2007-03-08Permit AL — ISSUED
2007-03-06Permit EQ — ISSUED
2006
2006-10-13Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2006-01-06DOB violation LL6291:
2005
2005-07-05Permit PL — ISSUED
2005-07-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2005-04-15Job filed: INSTALLATION OF FENCE IN CONJUNCTION WIHT JOB#: 301418516. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
2005-02-17Agreement — from THE CITY OF NEW YORK; DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING PRESERVATION AND D to NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HDFC, INC.
2005-02-17Agreement — from THE CITY OF NEW YORK; DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING PRESERVATION AND D to THE BANK OF NEW YORK
2005-02-17Agreement — from NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HDFC, INC. to THE CITY OF NEW YORK; DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING PRESERVATION AND D
2005-02-17Mortgage $11,194,978 — from NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HDFC, INC.; SERLIN BUILDING MANAGEMENT,INC. to THE BANK OF NEW YORK$11,194,978
2005-02-17Mortgage $11,194,978 — from SERLIN BUILDING MANAGEMENT,INC.; NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HDFC, INC. to THE BANK OF NEW YORK$11,194,978
2005-02-17Mortgage $1,089,466 — from NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HDFC, INC.; SERLIN BUILDING MANAGEMENT,INC. to THE BANK OF NEW YORK$1,089,466
2005-02-17Mortgage $1,089,466 — from NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HDFC, INC.; SERLIN BUILDING MANAGEMENT,INC. to THE BANK OF NEW YORK$1,089,466
2005-02-17AL&R $24,568,888 — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK to SERLIN BUILDING MANAGEMENT,INC.; NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HDFC, INC.$24,568,888
2005-02-17Agreement — from NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HDFC, INC. to THE CITY OF NEW YORK
2005-02-17Agreement — from NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HDFC, INC. to DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING PRESERVATION AND D; THE CITY OF NEW YORK
2005-02-17Deed $18 — from THE CITY OF NEW YORK; DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING PRESERVATION AND D to NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HDFC, INC.$18
2004
2004-05-19Job filed: SPRINKLER INSTALLATION. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS & OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$20,000
2004-05-19Job filed: SPRINKLER INSTALLATION. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS & OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$20,000
2002
2002-10-01Job filed: Interior rehabilitation of existing building, including plumbing fixtures, new boiler, new partitions.$525,000
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2001
2001-05-02HPD class A: SECTION 27-2098 ADM CODE FILE WITH THIS DEPARTMENT A REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR BUILDING.
2000
2000-08-31Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-08-31Permit EQ — ISSUED
2000-08-16Job filed: Repair roof, rebuild bulkhead new skylight provide exterior sheathing exterior g rade at bulkhead walls patch and repair exterior existing cornice 2 n$18,000
2000-08-16Job filed: Repair roof, rebuild bulkhead new skylight provide exterior sheathing exterior g rade at bulkhead walls patch and repair exterior existing cornice 2 n$18,000
1995
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1995-05-25Permit EW — ISSUED
1995-05-25Permit EW — ISSUED
1994
1994-08-03Permit EW — ISSUED
1994-07-25DOB violation LL6291:
1977
1977-10-21Deed — from FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR OF CITY OF NY; FINANCE ADMIN OF CITY OF NY; FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR OF to CITY OF NEW YORK; THE CITY OF NEWYORK; TH ECITY OF NEW YORK; THE CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF
1967
1967-05-19Deed — from MONTALBANO LEONARDA DECD to MONTALBANO GASPER; MONTALBANO LEONARD; MONTALBANO JACK