11 Rutland Road, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 20-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 11 Rutland Road in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by Robert Raphael, has experienced several significant issues in recent years. Most concerning is a recent pest infestation reported in January 2025 that received violations from HPD and required follow-up inspections. The building has a documented history of heating issues, with a complete loss of heat and hot water reported in January 2024, though these services were reportedly restored shortly thereafter.

Structural and maintenance concerns have also been persistent, with violations recorded in mid-2023 for a broken marble tread on the 2nd-story public hall stairs requiring repair, along with multiple complaints regarding stairs and floor conditions. The building underwent several inspections between 2021-2023 that revealed various safety concerns, including problems with self-closing doors, fire escape obstructions, and maintenance of air conditioning units. Notable violations from 2021 involved fire safety concerns regarding egress and door functionality, though these were later certified as corrected.

Administrative violations were added in 2023 regarding the failure to file an external low-pressure inspection, though this was ultimately dismissed in July 2025. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past five years, with all annual reports showing zero affected units. Both rodent inspections in 2013 and 2018 passed, indicating no significant rodent issues were present during those evaluations.