451 Newport Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family house at 451 Newport Street in East New York, currently owned by Vivine Stone, has experienced several significant maintenance issues and violations since 2023. Most notably, there is an active ECB violation from October 2023 regarding the illegal use of the cellar as a dwelling, with a $2,500 penalty imposed.

Recent housing maintenance code violations include a Class C violation for a defective door lock and a Class B violation for a mouse infestation in a first-floor apartment, both from early 2024, along with multiple complaints of unsanitary conditions, including mold and pest issues. The building has also faced plumbing and hot water supply problems, with emergency complaints regarding these issues in 2023-2024. The property has a history of building code enforcement actions, including a 2021 Stop Work Order and a 2020 Illegal Conversion complaint, though these were ultimately dismissed or rescinded.

Recent Department of Buildings inspections in late 2023 and 2024 have not resulted in violations being upheld, including a November 2023 inspection regarding egress issues and October 2023 construction complaints. While there have been frequent pest-related complaints over the years, with multiple failed inspections recorded between 2011 and 2019, the building's most recent rodent inspection from 2019 showed a passing result. Two permits were issued at the end of 2024 for work at the property, suggesting some ongoing maintenance or improvement efforts.