5706 New Utrecht Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 6-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement at 5706 New Utrecht Avenue in Borough Park, owned by Anthony Pepe and dating back to 1931, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and hot water system complaints, particularly in February 2022 when emergency responses were required for heat outages affecting the entire building.

The building has also faced significant regulatory compliance issues, with active violations still open as of 2024 for failure to file mandatory external low-pressure inspections from 2018 through 2023. In 2019, various maintenance concerns were documented, including issues with flooring, windows, and unsanitary conditions, with some violations being issued during the inspections.

There were also serious safety concerns in January 2019 regarding carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and fire escape safety, all of which required emergency responses. More recently, in May 2024, a complaint about work without a permit was filed but access for inspection was not granted. While the building has not reported any bedbug infestations in the most recent reporting period (November 2022 - October 2023), the historical maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and regulatory compliance.