729 Bradford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family house at 729 Bradford Street, owned by Jacqueline Howe, has a documented history of significant code violations and safety concerns, particularly regarding illegal basement modifications, that warrant attention. Built in 1925, this two-story East New York property (Class 2 Family House) experienced multiple violations in October 2018, primarily centered around unauthorized basement conversions including unlawful living spaces, cooking facilities, and plumbing installations. These violations encompassed sanitary concerns such as mold (approx. 10 sq.

ft. noted), raw sewage on the floor, and various maintenance issues, though all were officially closed by December 2018. The building's occupancy issues were further substantiated through Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations, including work performed without permits and unauthorized occupancy-related modifications at the cellar level. More recent concerns have emerged regarding possible illegal construction or modifications, with multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints filed in November 2024 related to unpermitted plumbing work and illegal conversions.

While these complaints were marked as unable to gain access during inspection attempts, one illegal conversion complaint from 2018-2024 remains active as of 2025. A gas utility referral in 2021 also ended with inspectors unable to gain access. Despite these ongoing concerns, the most recent rodent inspection from 2012 shows the property passed inspection, suggesting no significant pest control issues on record. The building's documented history shows a pattern of unauthorized modifications and safety concerns, particularly in the basement area, though many past violations have been resolved through certification of corrections.