964 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-story, three-unit tenement building at 964 Utica Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Pinchos Jager and constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance and health-related issues in recent years. Most notably, between 2022 and 2024, there have been multiple reports and documented incidents of mold throughout the building, including recent emergency complaints in August 2024. The building has also faced challenges with pest control, including rodent infestations, as evidenced by several inspections showing rat activity in 2024.

Electrical issues were documented in October 2022 with power outages resulting in violations, and a water leak complaint in late 2022 was closed without inspection access. More recent inspections in 2024 revealed multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations specifically in apartment 3R, including issues with window guards, window balance mechanisms, and a mouse infestation, though these violations were subsequently certified as corrected. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs since 2022, with no reported infestations in recent years, and has been subject to regular rodent inspections, with activity confirmed in 2024.

A boiler-related violation from 2021 remains on record, pertaining to an unregistered gas-fired boiler, though this appears to be an isolated incident compared to other ongoing maintenance issues. The property has undergone multiple inspections by various agencies, including HPD and DOHMH, with most complaints ultimately closed, though many were associated with violations that required correction. Recent repairs have included addressing peeling paint, mold abatement, and various repairs required under the Housing Maintenance Code, primarily focusing on public areas and apartment 3R.