448 15th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 4-story, 8-unit tenement building at 448 15th Street in South Slope, owned by Al Danza, has experienced several notable incidents affecting resident comfort and safety since 2019. Most significantly, in late 2022 (October-November), the building underwent a severe heat and hot water outage crisis, with multiple emergency complaints filed by residents through HPD, resulting in at least six documented service requests. While some complaints were closed after heat and hot water were reportedly restored, at least one complaint from November 1, 2022, remains notable for reporting the building's heat and hot water issues as "entire building" problems.

The building has also faced challenges with communication and access during these outages, with HPD being unable to gain access to inspect certain units in response to complaints. In addition to the heating issues, there were rodent-related complaints in 2019, including reports of rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents, though a subsequent inspection on June 7, 2019, passed without violations. The building's maintenance record shows several significant open violations as of the most recent inspections in 2022-2023, including failures to properly post mandatory safety notices regarding gas leak procedures and housing information guides in the building's public areas.

These safety and information requirements are critical for resident awareness. However, in a positive development, the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in its annual Bedbug Reporting filings from 2020 through 2024, suggesting effective pest management practices. The latest bedbug reports from 2023-2024 show no affected units, no eradicated units, and no re-infested units. The building's overall condition presents a mixed picture, with historical heating system issues and some open safety violations, balanced against recent improvements in pest management and the absence of recurring infestation issues.