2514 East 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235

The three-story, six-unit building at 2514 East 14th Street in Sheepshead Bay, owned by Witold Karcz, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in March 2023. During this period, multiple complaints were filed and investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including issues with heat and hot water throughout the building (though inspectors were unable to gain access for evaluation), plumbing problems in the bathtub/shower, refrigerator appliance issues, wall paint and plaster concerns, and reports of mold and pest infestations.

Two water-related complaints were also filed in March 2023, one regarding a slow leak and another concerning a damp spot, though no violations were ultimately issued for any of these complaints. The building has open violations from 2019-2020 relating to the basement apartment (BASEME), including issues with waste lines at sinks, window latches, plastered surfaces and paint, water leaks, and bathroom flushing apparatus problems.

Notably, the heat/hot water complaints from March 2023 were classified as emergency issues, as were complaints about mold and pest conditions, while the electrical lighting issue from October 2022 was also an emergency. However, throughout this period and subsequent years, the building has maintained a zero infestation count for bedbugs, with the most recent reports from 2024 confirming no infested units or eradication needed. While the property has experienced multiple maintenance issues over the years, particularly in 2023, it's worth noting that no violations were issued for the majority of the complaints filed during this investigation period.