5326 New Utrecht Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

This three-story, two-family residential building at 5326 New Utrecht Avenue in Borough Park, built in 1931 and currently owned by Israel Rosenblum, has experienced several significant maintenance and infrastructure issues over the past few years. Most notably, there is an active cluster of violations related to the building's external low-pressure maintenance inspections, with six unresolved violations spanning from 2018 to 2024, suggesting ongoing regulatory non-compliance in this area.

In 2023, the building faced multiple critical issues in Apartment 2, including inadequate gas supply to the kitchen range, broken windows and window frames, roach infestation, and problems requiring painting and plaster repairs. Additionally, there were concerning heat and hot water service interruptions reported to the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) agency, though some complaints were closed without access being gained for inspection. The property has a documented history of building envelope concerns, particularly a step crack with bulging masonry reported in 2021, which resulted in a $2,500 violation.

More recent 311 service requests indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including food establishment-related issues in 2023-2025, such as rodent and insect problems. The building's compliance history shows a pattern of violations related to timely inspections and reporting requirements, particularly concerning the exterior low-pressure system and heating infrastructure. While some issues have been addressed or closed, there remains a significant number of open violations as of the latest inspection dates, particularly concerning the maintenance and safety systems in Apartment 2.