People are asking for a neglected but locally listed block of flats to be shown some love.
Ladbrooke Place, which backs on to Kett's Hill in Norwich, was built around the 1970s along with the city council-owned flats built in next door Saint Leonards Road.
Some of that flats are owned by leaseholders but some are rented from the local authority.
Ash Haynes, who represents the Thorpe Hamlet ward for Green Party on the city council, has been receiving complaints about general maintenance of the locally listed site since she was elected in July 2021.
She said: "Some people have lived here for 30 years. They want to stay here because they like the area but it is frustrating because it isn't well-maintained.
"Some families have said there are issues in the flats including damp and windows that won't close. Some doors are rotten and there are broken panes.
"They are nice buildings but you can tell they are not cared for."
A woman who has lived in Ladbrooke Place since 2003 said: "We are in an area that needs more maintenance. These buildings need care. Mould is also an issue."
She added that communal areas were not inviting and although she appreciated work had started on repairing the issues she claimed it took a "worryingly long time".
A city council spokeswoman said: “Following the initial repairs to communal areas at Ladbrooke Place, we thank the people who live there for their patience while further plans are being preprared to complete its refurbishment.
“Any incidents of anti-social behaviour need to be reported to the council or police so that responses can be based on evidence and the right action can be taken.
“We will liaise directly with all residents about measures such as door entry systems as this wider work progresses.”
Ms Haynes added some people living in the block stopped reporting problems because they felt the council did not respond to concerns.
She added she was pleased that access control doors were due to be fitted on front doors in Ladbrooke Place and Saint Leonards Road by the city council at the end of this month which would prevent people coming into communal areas and taking drugs, which had become a recent issue.
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