14 Angela Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The 2-story, 3-unit New Law Tenement building at 14 Angela Drive in Gravesend, owned by Raymond Lati and constructed in 1935, has experienced multiple maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most significant cluster occurring in July 2023. During this period, the building faced several urgent problems including heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building, heavy water leaks, mold (unsanitary conditions), flooring/stairs issues, and window frame concerns - all of which were inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though notably no violations were issued in most cases.

More recent incidents in October 2024 raised serious safety concerns, with multiple emergency complaints logged within a single day regarding inadequate safety features, including missing or broken window guards, malfunctioning smoke detectors, and missing carbon monoxide detectors. The building also faced door and window issues during this period, with multiple emergency complaints about doors being logged on October 17, 2024.

There was an investigation into potential illegal conversion of the property in July 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. The building's record indicates persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding basic infrastructure systems and safety features, with an emphasis on the need for improved building systems as evidenced by the concentration of complaints in July 2023 and October 2024.