954 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 5-unit, 3-story tenement building at 954 Utica Avenue in East Flatbush, built in 1928 and currently owned by Gideon Gratsiani, has experienced several notable issues over the past three years. Most concerning is a recent Construction Lead Dust complaint filed in October 2024 with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which is currently in progress.

The building has faced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints documented in late 2022 through 2023, though some were resolved quickly once the services were restored. There have been significant pest-related concerns, including multiple reports of unsanitary conditions and rodent sightings between 2022 and 2023, with the most recent pest complaints appearing in July 2023. A cluster of emergency maintenance items was reported and addressed in July 2023, including safety issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as mold and various paint/plaster concerns.

The property has also seen some concerning regulatory issues, with two complaints in October 2024 regarding unlicensed work and work without a permit in occupied multiple dwelling, the latter resulting in a partial stop work order. Despite these challenges, there have been no documented bedbug infestations in the past five reporting periods (2019-2024), and several housing maintenance code complaints from 2021 through 2023 were closed without violations being issued. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance and service issues that require regular attention, though many complaints have been resolved through HPD intervention or tenant notification of restored services.