66 Village Road East, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The three-story, two-family house at 66 Village Road East in Gravesend, owned by Jamile Lawi and constructed in 1940, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years. Most recently, in September 2024, there was a heat and hot water complaint that resulted in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

This was preceded by multiple rodent-related complaints in 2024, including notable incidents in July (both general conditions and rat sightings) that warranted follow-up inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). The building has a documented history of heating system problems, with emergency heat and hot water complaints recorded in both 2024 and 2018. A substantial cluster of complaints from late 2020 reveals various maintenance issues, including problems with windows/frames, ceilings, flooring, and plumbing, as well as unsanitary conditions related to pests and sewage.

While some of these 2020 complaints were classified as non-emergency, they collectively indicate significant maintenance concerns at that time. The building has shown periodic rodent issues over the years, with multiple reports between 2021 and 2024, though some inspections found no violations. While the property has undergone some inspections and received attention from relevant agencies, the recurring nature of heating system failures and pest-related complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.