461 Lake Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The two-family house at 461 Lake Street in Gravesend, owned by Sazan Xhelo, has a somewhat concerning history centered around animal-related issues during 2019. The building, constructed in 1925, was the subject of multiple complaints to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) in 2019, with reported incidents of unsanitary conditions related to dogs on private property.

These complaints, totaling eight between May 17 and August 30, 2019, generally resulted in DOHMH reviewing the situations and indicating potential inspections, with at least one complaint (from August 30, 2019) still showing as in progress as of October 2023. Additionally, there was a complaint about an unmaintained swimming pool with standing water in July 2018, which was promptly resolved.

The building has faced some regulatory scrutiny regarding its occupancy status, with two significant complaints recorded in 2019 related to illegal conversion and certificate of occupancy issues (March and May 2019), though both investigations reached a point where inspectors were unable to gain access during their final attempts (February 2020 and August 2019, respectively). On a more positive note, the property underwent two rodent inspections in 2019 (June 5 and July 12) and passed both, indicating no current pest control issues. While there have been various health and safety concerns documented through official complaints, many remain unresolved or were closed without clear resolutions, suggesting ongoing monitoring may still be warranted.