531 Rutland Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-unit residential building at 531 Rutland Road in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by Yitzchok Shagalow, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since its 2007 construction. Most notably, there have been four consecutive years of violations (2021-2024) related to failure to file annual bedbug reports as required under Housing Maintenance Code, though the most recent 2024 filing shows zero infested units.

The building faced a significant environmental water drainage violation in 2018 regarding improper stormwater management, which was eventually resolved with no penalties. A series of complaints between 2018-2021 raised concerns about construction practices, including an illegal commercial use allegation (2021), work contrary to a stop work order (2020), and several issues regarding adjacent building protections, though most of these complaints were either unsubstantiated or resulted in no violations being found upon inspection. The building's rodent control inspections have shown mixed results, with failures recorded in 2011 and 2017, though subsequent compliance inspections passed.

Of particular note is the building's recent bedbug report filing for the period ending October 2023, which shows no infestations during the reporting period. While the bedbug violation history suggests prior management oversight, the recent reporting indicates improved compliance, though the building has had recurring issues with meeting this particular documentation requirement. The property has experienced various maintenance and compliance challenges over the years, but recent records suggest an improved focus on addressing these issues, particularly regarding pest control reporting requirements.