5213 New Utrecht Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

5213 New Utrecht Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit residential building owned by Usher Steinmetz and constructed in 1930 in the Borough Park neighborhood. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues over the past several years, with three separate complaints in 2024, 2023, and 2022, though access was not granted for inspections in most cases, and restoration of services was reported in some instances.

There have been multiple plumbing-related issues, including water supply problems in 2021 and 2020, and a heavy flow water leak in September 2021 that resulted in violations being issued. The building has also faced various maintenance concerns, including an unsanitary garbage storage issue in 2022, which also saw restricted access during inspections. Significant violations were documented in 2023, including defective self-closing doors at the building entrance and the requirement to post proper building registration information.

The building has had previous concerns regarding life safety systems, with violations recorded in 2021 for missing or defective carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in apartment 4R. The property underwent several infrastructure challenges, as evidenced by multiple heat and water-related complaints, though recent bedbug reports from late 2024 show no infestations or re-infestations in any units, suggesting effective pest management. While some violations from 2019 regarding building registration and housing information guide posting remain open, the building's violation history shows that many issues have been addressed and closed, though recurring problems with heating systems and plumbing infrastructure continue to be a concern.