235 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 4-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 235 Utica Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Leodan Tochimani, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in early 2022, there were two separate heat and hot water complaints, one involving the entire building and another concerning a single apartment; while the latter was inspected with no violations found, inspectors were unable to gain access to units during the entire building complaint investigation.

In February 2023, the building faced multiple maintenance issues requiring attention, including both emergency and non-emergency problems related to plumbing (water supply and toilet issues), slow water leaks, door/windown problems, and wall paint/plaster concerns - all of which were closed within a week of being reported. The building's history also includes a 2019 Department of Buildings complaint regarding illegal/improper vent/exhaust installation, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their investigation.

On a positive note, recent bedbug reports for the property (2023-2025) indicate no infestation issues, with all reports showing zero affected units, including the most recent filing from December 2024. The building was constructed in 1915 and has been subject to various maintenance challenges typical of older New York City tenement buildings, particularly regarding heat, water, and general upkeep issues.