205 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

The two-family house at 205 19th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Maria Cruz, is a 2-story residential building constructed in 1910. The property has been the subject of several Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints over the past three years, with a particular focus on potential illegal conversions.

Most recently, in November 2023, there were two complaints - one regarding unauthorized work without proper permits and another concerning suspected illegal conversion - though the inspection for the latter complaint in February 2025 resulted in an "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" outcome after two final attempts. Prior to this, in August 2022, there was another complaint about illegal conversion, which, following an October inspection, found no violations at that time. The building's violation history shows a pattern of concerns regarding unauthorized modifications or use of the property, though many of these complaints have been resolved without confirmed violations.

The most recent complaint from November 2023 about unpermitted work was closed in December 2023 without any warranted violations upon inspection. While the building has experienced recurring complaints related to potential illegal conversions, it's worth noting that in both 2022 and 2023 inspections, no verified violations were documented. The pattern of complaints suggests ongoing scrutiny of the property's compliance with building regulations, particularly regarding unauthorized modifications, though many of these complaints have not resulted in confirmed violations.