355 Atkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The three-story, three-unit residential property at 355 Atkins Avenue in East New York, owned by Glenford Richard, has experienced several noteworthy events in recent years. Most concerning is a series of permit-related issues in 2023, including a partial stop work order issued in September 2023 following a complaint in August about unpermitted work, and a previous complaint from June 2023 where the Department of Buildings inspector was unable to gain access to investigate alleged unpermitted construction work.

These permit violations culminated in an Environmental Control Board (ECB) violation in September 2023, documenting the construction of an unauthorized steel structure at the rear of the building, measuring approximately 20x20x10 feet, consisting of four I-beams and metal posts welded and anchored into a concrete base with a corrugated roof. While this violation was marked as "Resolved" with no penalties imposed, it represents a significant safety and regulatory concern.

The building's more distant history shows relatively few issues, with only one rodent inspection on record from May 2012, which it passed successfully. The property's construction history shows it was built in 2005 and has been classified as a two-family house, though it currently contains three units. The recent pattern of permit violations and unauthorized construction work is the most significant and concerning aspect of the building's recent history, particularly given the potential safety implications of the unpermitted structure.