She added: “During the investigation, the evidence revealed some concerning matters.

“In my opinion, there is a risk that future deaths will occur if action is not taken.”

Ms Bourke highlighted her concerns that several residents reported people climbing onto their balconies to unclog clogged pipes and that the tenant said he was not aware of any work being carried out on the gutters or drains. drain pipes after Mrs. McGreevy’s death.

“In the absence of remedial works, the practice of residents unblocking pipes themselves is likely to continue,” Ms Bourke said.

She said the council should take action to “prevent future deaths”.

Hackney Council must respond to the report by January 1.

A council spokesperson said: “This is a tragic case and our thoughts are with the friends and family of Sarah McGreevy.

“We do not expect anyone living in a Hackney Council house to clean their own gutters and, like the coroner, we want to ensure that an incident like this does not happen again.”