71 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The three-story, three-unit Old Law Tenement at 71 Utica Avenue in Crown Heights, built in 1920 and currently owned by Rad Property Development Corp, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, in July 2021, the building faced serious mechanical deficiencies when a Department of Buildings inspection revealed multiple problems including improperly mounted boiler equipment, missing pipe insulation, and holes in ceilings and walls, resulting in a $625 fine.

The building has also had recurring heat-related issues, with complaints filed in November 2019 (which could not be verified due to lack of access) and a July 2021 complaint regarding a defective boiler that was ultimately served as an Oath violation. Two notable safety concerns include a December 2020 violation for an obstructed fire escape drop ladder that was promptly resolved with a $1,250 penalty, and a 2019 after-hours work complaint that was investigated but found to have no warrant for violation at the time.

Recent records indicate that the building has been proactive in its bedbug reporting requirements, with all eight annual filings between 2019 and 2025 showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units, suggesting effective pest management since the initial complaint. The property has maintained regular permit activity, with multiple permits issued between 2019-2021 for various work types including plumbing and electrical, though specific details of the work performed under these permits are not specified in the records. While the building has faced several maintenance challenges over the years, recent improvements in bedbug management and the closure of some historical violations suggest some level of responsive property management, though the periodic nature of heating system complaints remains noteworthy.