203 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 10-unit, 5-story apartment building at 203 9th Street in Gowanus, owned by Megan Utterback and constructed in 1910, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Most notably, there have been two heat-related complaints in 2025: one in April concerning the entire building that was closed without inspection access, and another in January that prompted a Department of Health inspection.

The building has maintained an active bedbug reporting record over the past three years (2022-2025), with all reports showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units, suggesting effective vermin management. The property has a history of violations related to required bedbug reporting compliance in 2021, 2022, and 2023, though these were ultimately resolved.

In 2019, there was a work-related violation concerning unauthorized plumbing modifications that was subsequently resolved, along with a professional certification compliance audit that resulted in a rescinded Stop Work Order. The building's permit history from 2019 shows multiple permits issued for various work, including plumbing and electrical projects, with no current open violations listed against these permits. While the recent heat complaints are concerning, it's worth noting that the bedbug situation appears to be under control based on the most recent filings, and other historical violations have been addressed and closed.