1783 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The two-family house at 1783 Union Street in Crown Heights, currently owned by Joe Gheliana, was built in 1901 and consists of two stories. The property experienced significant tenant-related issues in 2018, particularly concerning illegal unit conversions and maintenance violations. A series of violations were documented in February 2018 for the first-floor apartment, including defects in bathroom sub-floors, plastered surfaces, kitchen sink issues, and problems with bathroom fixtures.

More seriously, there were multiple violations regarding illegal basement conversion to Class "A" apartment status, including unauthorized cooking facilities and living spaces, for which the owner received several Environmental Control Board summonses between May and November 2018, with non-compliance penalties issued. There were also problems with hot water availability in the first-floor apartment and security concerns with improperly installed locks, though these violations have all since been resolved. The building's recent history shows relative stability, with no significant violations or complaints in the last few years.

Two complaints regarding building stability were filed in June and August 2021, but inspections found no violations. The property has passed all recent rodent inspections, including the most recent in February 2025, suggesting improved maintenance conditions. Building permits for work were issued in 2022 and 2023 for electrical work, indicating some ongoing maintenance and improvements to the property. The last recorded violations date back to 2018, and there have been no new housing maintenance code violations in recent years, suggesting compliance with current housing codes and regulations.