165 28th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The 2-story, 3-unit residential building at 165 28th Avenue in Gravesend, owned by Yasmeen Latif and constructed in 1935, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there were significant heating and water supply problems in March 2023, with multiple emergency complaints about heat/hot water and heavy water leaks, some of which resulted in violations being issued. During this same month, the building was cited for multiple water-related issues, including leaks in the basement apartment and hallway.

Earlier, in August 2022, there were multiple simultaneous emergencies involving heat/hot water, electrical outage, and plumbing issues, as well as a safety inspection regarding the fire escape. The building has also faced various administrative matters, including an ongoing Class B violation (as of April 2024) regarding water leaks in the basement ceiling and damaged plaster surfaces. More recent developments include a bee infestation complaint filed with DOHMH in May 2025, which remains unresolved.

The property has several open violations related to safety and regulatory compliance, including failure to maintain proper signage for smoke detectors and carbon monoxide requirements (as of 2021), and issues with storage encumbrances in the vestibule. While the building has shown no recent bedbug infestation during the 2023-2024 period, it did have one violation noted for failure to file the annual bedbug report in 2024. A rodent inspection from May 2022 resulted in a "failed for other reasons" determination. The building's maintenance history suggests recurring issues with water systems and building infrastructure, though some of these have been addressed through inspections and repairs.