983 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-family house at 983 Utica Avenue in East Flatbush, built in 1920 and currently owned by Omatie Gbenebitse, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues, particularly during 2022. Most notably, there were multiple electrical-related complaints throughout 2022, including power outages, wiring issues, and lighting problems, with several incidents requiring emergency response from HPD. The building also faced heating and hot water challenges, with violations issued in March 2022 regarding inadequate heat supply in apartment 1B and the need for carbon monoxide detection devices in both apartments.

Additional maintenance concerns were documented, including plumbing issues in February 2022 and a door issue that was resolved shortly thereafter. More recent developments have emerged regarding the building's compliance status. As of May 2024, there is an active Environmental Control Board violation related to an unauthorized off-street parking pad, with a $500 penalty imposed.

This violation remains open and is listed as a code compliance issue. The building's maintenance history also shows some infrastructure concerns, with rodent inspections revealing mixed results between 2018 and 2021, including two failures in 2018 followed by passing inspections in 2015 and 2021. While some historical maintenance issues appear to have been addressed, including various violations for plaster and paint repairs in apartment 1, the ongoing parking violation represents the most current compliance challenge for the property.