7812 New Utrecht Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The two-family residential property at 7812 New Utrecht Avenue in Bensonhurst, currently owned by Ross Dimiceli, has experienced multiple maintenance and safety issues over its history, with the most significant problems occurring in late 2018 and continuing into 2025. In October 2018, a cluster of complaints were filed with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding various maintenance issues including mold, pest infestations, flooring problems, window frame conditions, and multiple problems with walls, floors, and electrical systems.

These complaints, along with six housing maintenance code violations related to emergency electrical wiring, safety equipment, and flooring issues, were all closed between October and November 2018 due to the HPD's inability to gain access for inspection. More recently, in May 2025, the building faced serious plumbing issues that resulted in a Partial Stop Work Order and an active violation regarding plumbing work, seemingly connected to the suspension of a licensed master plumber. This violation, as of May 2025, has not yet been resolved.

Additionally, the property has a documented history of rodent issues from 2011-2012, with multiple bait applications and inspections showing varying results from "Rat Activity" to successful compliance, though these appear to have been resolved over a decade ago. The building, constructed in 1931, is a two-story structure currently containing one unit, and has experienced recurring infrastructure and maintenance challenges throughout its history. While the most recent known issues are primarily plumbing-related, the property has a documented pattern of various maintenance concerns, though the nature and frequency of these issues appear to have fluctuated over time.