1662 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The three-story, two-family house at 1662 Atlantic Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Andre Laurencin and built in 1920, has experienced significant health and regulatory issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been a troubling pattern of food-related violations, with multiple complaints about unpermitted food establishments occurring between September 2024 and June 2025, including the most recent in June 2025 that remains unresolved. These complaints have consistently been addressed by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, with at least nine "No Permit or License" violations and two odor complaints during this period.

Additionally, there are two unresolved building-related complaints from 2025 regarding illegal or improper vent/exhaust systems and a permit issue that was referred to the Department of Health. The building's history includes notable violations from 2018, when several Environmental Control Board violations were issued for failure to comply with orders regarding work performed without proper permits, specifically concerning new sheetrock walls on the third floor. These violations led to penalties totaling $10,900, though they have been marked as resolved.

The property also has a concerning history with rodent issues, having failed inspection results in October 2012. On a more positive note, there are recent permits issued in 2018 and 2019 for plumbing (PL) and electrical (EW) work, indicating some level of compliance with necessary building regulations during that period. As of October 2023, it remains to be seen how the most recent food establishment violations will be resolved, given that the latest complaint from June 2025 was still in progress according to available data. The building's documented history suggests ongoing regulatory challenges, particularly concerning health and safety compliance.