938 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 4-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement at 938 Utica Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by John Hadi and constructed in 1928, has experienced several notable issues over recent years, with the most significant being recurring heating problems. Most recently, in early 2025, there was a DOHMH complaint regarding inadequate or no heat, and in December 2023, the HPD received an emergency complaint about heating issues affecting the entire building.

Although the HPD was unable to gain access for inspection at that time, this pattern of heating problems raises concerns about tenant comfort. The building has also faced challenges with rodent and insect issues in 2021 and food contamination concerns in 2020, both of which were addressed according to closure notices. Compliance records indicate the property has had recurring violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 through 2024, though no actual infestations have been reported in the recent bedbug filings.

The most recent bedbug report for the period ending October 31, 2024, shows no infested or eradicated units. A Department of Buildings complaint in July 2023 regarding work without a permit was inspected and found not to warrant any violation. While many past issues appear to have been resolved, the building's heating system has been a recurring problem, affecting multiple, though not consecutive, winters, and there have been several instances of missed inspection opportunities by housing authorities.