Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.
High Confidence
This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution
Serious unresolved problems. Consider alternatives or get professional advice before proceeding.
915 Utica Avenue is a mixed four-family and commercial building built in 1926 in Brooklyn with 5 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 65 open Class C hazardous violations and Class C violations that have not been corrected among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 1,058 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.
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vs Neighborhood (11203)
6,314 buildings in this zip code
0th
Better than 0% of buildings in 11203
Bottom tier
Avg score: 89
WorstBest in 11203
Alerts
Open Critical Violations
This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.
Unresolved Critical Violation
The owner failed to comply with a Class C (immediately hazardous) violation order. This indicates willful neglect.
HPD Legal Action
The city's Housing Preservation department has taken legal action against this building's owner.
Outstanding Tax Liens
The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.
Compound Distress
This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.
Score Breakdown
Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold
0Critical
Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations
0Critical
Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building
13Critical
Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building
60Fair
Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges
27Poor
Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner
7Critical
Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records
↑Improving — 33 violations this year vs 87 last year
Sale History
Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.
Nov 1, 2004
Deed Transfer — $470,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2004000675479
Aug 11, 2004
Mortgage — $352,500
Recorded
CRFN: 2004000498036
Apr 28, 2004
DTL
Recorded
CRFN: 2004000261117
Oct 1, 2003
DTL
Recorded
CRFN: 2003000404000
Jun 18, 2003
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
CRFN: 2003000176006
Aug 8, 2001
TLS
Recorded
May 16, 2000
SMIS
Recorded
Jun 29, 1999
TLS
Recorded
Sep 4, 1998
Assignment
Recorded
Sep 4, 1998
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
Jan 31, 1997
Mortgage — $40,000
Recorded
Jun 8, 1984
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
Dec 8, 1981
Assignment
Recorded
Jan 14, 1980
Assignment
Recorded
Feb 20, 1970
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Tax Liens
Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.
May 1, 2025
Water/Sewer Debt
MEDIUM
Cycle: 10 Day Notice
Tax Class Code: 2
Building Class: S5
Water Debt Only: Yes
Apr 1, 2025
Tax Lien
MEDIUM
Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: S5
Mar 1, 2025
Tax Lien
HIGH
Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: S5
Feb 1, 2025
Tax Lien
HIGH
Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: S5
Aug 17, 2020
Tax Lien
MEDIUM
Cycle: 10 Days Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: S5
Jul 30, 2020
Tax Lien
MEDIUM
Cycle: 30 Days Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: S5
Mar 10, 2020
Tax Lien
MEDIUM
Cycle: 60 Days Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: S5
Feb 12, 2020
Tax Lien
MEDIUM
Cycle: 90 Days Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: S5
Jul 1, 2019
Tax Lien
MEDIUM
Cycle: 10 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: S5
Jun 19, 2019
Tax Lien
MEDIUM
Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: S5
May 20, 2019
Tax Lien
HIGH
Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: S5
Apr 17, 2019
Tax Lien
HIGH
Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: S5
Litigation History
Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.
Nov 7, 2025
Tenant Action — CLINTON SPICER
PENDING
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: PENDING
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Nov 7, 2025
Mar 13, 2024
Tenant Action — CLINTON SPICER
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Mar 13, 2024
Feb 6, 2023
Tenant Action — CLINTON SPICER
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Feb 6, 2023
Apr 26, 2022
Heat and Hot Water — CLINTON SPICER
CLOSED
Case Type: Heat and Hot Water
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Apr 26, 2022
Mar 15, 2019
Heat and Hot Water — CLINTON SPICER
CLOSED
Case Type: Heat and Hot Water
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Mar 15, 2019
Jan 31, 2019
Tenant Action — CLINTON SPICER
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Jan 31, 2019
Jan 16, 2019
Tenant Action — CLINTON SPICER
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Jan 16, 2019
May 3, 2017
Access Warrant - Non-Lead — CLINTON SPICER
CLOSED
Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: May 3, 2017
Mar 28, 2017
Heat and Hot Water — CLINTON SPICER
CLOSED
Case Type: Heat and Hot Water
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Mar 28, 2017
Mar 18, 2016
Comprehensive — CLINTON SPICER
CLOSED
Case Type: Comprehensive
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Mar 18, 2016
Dec 3, 2014
Heat and Hot Water — CLINTON SPICER
CLOSED
Case Type: Heat and Hot Water
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Dec 3, 2014
Feb 21, 2014
Tenant Action — RONALD ST CYR
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Feb 21, 2014
Dec 17, 2013
Heat and Hot Water — CLINTON SPICER,RONALD ST. CYR
CLOSED
Case Type: Heat and Hot Water
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Dec 17, 2013
Feb 17, 2010
Heat and Hot Water — CLINTON SPICER
CLOSED
Case Type: Heat and Hot Water
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Feb 17, 2010
Jul 28, 2009
Comprehensive — CLINTON SPICER
CLOSED
Case Type: Comprehensive
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Jul 28, 2009
Aug 14, 2008
Tenant Action — CLINTON SPICER
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Aug 14, 2008
Jul 30, 2008
Tenant Action — CLINTON SPICER
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Jul 30, 2008
Mar 18, 2008
Heat and Hot Water — CLINTON SPICER
CLOSED
Case Type: Heat and Hot Water
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Mar 18, 2008
Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.
High Priority (5)
Complaint
Dec 19, 2025• 3 months ago
CLOSE
APPLIANCE — REFRIGERATOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2R)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 2R
Space Type: KITCHEN
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Nov 10, 2025
Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Dec 19, 2025• 3 months ago
CLOSE
DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2R)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 2R
Space Type: LOBBY
Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Nov 10, 2025
Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Dec 19, 2025• 3 months ago
CLOSE
PLUMBING — RADIATOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2R)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 2R
Space Type: OTHER ROOM/AREA
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Nov 10, 2025
Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Housing Violation
Nov 24, 2025• 4 months ago
CLOSED
Class C (Hazardous): § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE TEMPORARY SEAL UP FOR ALL ACCESSABLE OPENINGS AT APTS.2F AND 3R.
Class: C
Floor: 0
Status: VIOLATION CLOSED
Nov Type: Original
Issued Date: Nov 28, 2025
Cure By Date: Dec 4, 2025
Status Date: Dec 12, 2025
Complaint
Nov 16, 2025• 4 months ago
CLOSE
PAINT/PLASTER — WALL [EMERGENCY] (Apt 3R)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 3R
Space Type: STAIRS
Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Oct 31, 2025
Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av
Medium Priority (4)
Complaint
Dec 19, 2025• 3 months ago
CLOSE
GENERAL — MAILBOX [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2R)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 2R
Space Type: BUILDING ENTRANCE
Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Nov 10, 2025
Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Dec 19, 2025• 3 months ago
CLOSE
WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2R)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 2R
Space Type: BATHROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Nov 10, 2025
Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Low Priority (7)
Housing Violation
Feb 5, 2026• 1 month ago
OPEN
Class A: §27-2153 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE, WRITTEN IN ENGLISH AND IN SPANISH, ON THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR OR OTHER CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN THE BUILDING COMMON AREA, STATING THAT: (1) THE BUILDING IS IN THE ALTERNATIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, (2) TH
Class: A
Floor: 0
Status: NOV SENT OUT
Nov Type: Original
Issued Date: Feb 9, 2026
Cure By Date: May 15, 2026
Status Date: Feb 9, 2026
Housing Violation
Feb 2, 2026• 1 month ago
OPEN
Class A: §27-2153 ADM CODE THE PREMISES HAS BEEN SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ALTERNATIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM WHICH MAY RESULT IN BUILDING-WIDE INSPECTIONS, FEES, AND EXTENSIVE REPAIR WORK TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND UNDERLYING CONDITIONS. CHARGES FOR REPAIR
Class: I·Status: INFO NOV SENT OUT·Status Date: Feb 3, 2026
Housing Violation
Nov 18, 2025• 4 months ago
OPEN
Class A: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION
Class: I·Status: INFO NOV SENT OUT·Status Date: Nov 18, 2025
Housing Violation
Nov 13, 2025• 4 months ago
OPEN
Class A: § 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS VACATE #260117 APARTMENT 3F WEST 1 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH A
Class: I
Floor: 3
Status: INFO NOV SENT OUT
Status Date: Nov 17, 2025
Housing Violation
Nov 13, 2025• 4 months ago
OPEN
Class A: § 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS VACATE #260117 APARTMENT 2R IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class: I
Floor: 2
Status: INFO NOV SENT OUT
Status Date: Nov 17, 2025
Housing Violation
Nov 13, 2025• 4 months ago
OPEN
Class A: § 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS VACATE #260117 APARTMENT 3R EAST 1 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH A
Class: I
Floor: 3
Status: INFO NOV SENT OUT
Status Date: Nov 17, 2025
Housing Violation
Nov 13, 2025• 4 months ago
OPEN
Class A: § 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS VACATE #260117 APARTMENT 2F WEST 1 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH A
Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
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