1081 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 2-story, 2-unit residential building at 1081 Utica Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Neale Welch, has a concerning history of maintenance issues, particularly during 2018-2019. The property, built in 1931 and classified as a New Law Tenement, experienced multiple pest-related complaints throughout late 2018 and early 2019, with at least seven unsanitary condition reports specifically citing pests, some of which were classified as emergencies.

There was also an instance of heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building in February 2019, although this was reportedly resolved by the time inspectors arrived. More recent inspections from 2019-2024 reveal several open violations related to building maintenance and safety.

These include an ongoing requirement to file annual bedbug reports (as of 2024), as well as various administrative code violations from 2019 requiring improvements to public area signage and safety information. Specifically, there are open violations related to the need for proper building registration signage, maintenance of inspection certificate displays near mailboxes, removal of encumbrances in public halls, and posting of gas leak procedures - though one violation regarding heating system key access was successfully closed in March 2019. While the frequency of complaints has decreased since the earlier period, the persistence of some violations suggests ongoing regulatory compliance issues.