174 15th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

This four-story, eight-unit "New Law Tenement" building at 174 15th Street in South Slope, owned by Sebastian Mendez and constructed in 1931, has experienced multiple maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in 2024. Between April and May 2024, the building faced several water-related issues, including multiple slow leaks, one case of heavy flow, and a sewage leak, though inspections by HPD and DOHMH did not result in violations for the initial water problems, except for one violation related to heavy flow. The building has also been cited for failure to file required annual documentation, with active violations remaining from 2018-2023 regarding external low pressure inspections.

A notable pattern of heat and hot water issues was documented in late 2020, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though most complaints were resolved promptly. The property has active violations as of 2024 regarding unfiled annual inspections and more recent complaints about water damage and general maintenance issues. Historical records show various maintenance concerns, including door/window issues in 2022 (resulting in violations), and more generally, the building has experienced challenges with maintaining basic services such as heat and hot water.

Earlier violations from 2021-2022 included concerns about balcony maintenance, smoke detector functionality, and the need to remove encroachments in public areas. The building's management has maintained regular bedbug reporting protocols, with reports from 2019-2020 showing no infestations. While many of the historical violations have been resolved or closed, several recent issues, particularly regarding water damage and unfiled inspections, remain open as of 2024.