5231 New Utrecht Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 7-unit, 4-story apartment building at 5231 New Utrecht Avenue in Borough Park, owned by Nachman Stern, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2018. Most recently, in November 2024, multiple violations were documented in apartment 3R, including water leaks affecting the ceiling in various rooms (bathroom, kitchen, private hallway, and a third room), problems with the bathtub faucets, and issues with plaster surfaces and paint requirements.

There is also a current violation concerning a missing smoke detector in this apartment. The building has a concerning pattern of heat and hot water system failures, with reports in 2020, 2021, and 2022, though not all complaints were able to be inspected. Additionally, in late 2021, multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, including mold and pest issues, and flooring concerns, though inspection access was not granted at that time.

The property has active Department of Buildings violations related to failure to file required external low-pressure inspections from 2019 through 2024, indicating potential neglect of building safety systems. While there was one violation from 2019 regarding an unpaid boiler inspection report that was subsequently dismissed, the pattern of recent violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building, constructed in 1930, has a documented history of maintenance issues that have persisted over multiple years, though some conditions have been resolved while new violations have emerged.