4401 New Utrecht Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 4-unit, 3-story building at 4401 New Utrecht Avenue in Borough Park, owned by Steve Raptis, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2020, with the most significant concerns centering around heat and hot water systems. Most recently, in April 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding building-wide heat and hot water problems, though HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for inspection. The building also had violations in 2024 related to fire escape safety, without specific penalties recorded, and an unresolved bedbug infestation issue in apartment 3R.

Historical maintenance issues include multiple heat/hot water complaints (2021, 2023), mold and unsanitary conditions (2020), and various building maintenance violations including damaged door frames and plaster issues. In terms of recent violations and compliance issues, an April 2024 inspection revealed multiple violations requiring attention, including the need to post various safety and compliance notices related to smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and heating system access. The building also has two active violations (as of June 2023) regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspection reports for 2020 and 2021.

Historically, the property had a business-related violation from 2019 regarding unauthorized sidewalk usage and awning installation, which remains active with a $1250 penalty. Encouragingly, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past five reporting periods (2019-2025), with no documented cases. The property passed a rodent inspection in March 2017, and has shown compliance with various Housing Maintenance Code requirements over the years, though with some notable lapses in recent heat and safety systems.