79 Gravesend Neck Road, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The two-family house at 79 Gravesend Neck Road in Gravesend, Brooklyn, owned by Farah Hamra, has experienced several significant and concerning incidents over the past two years, with the most problematic period occurring between late 2023 and late 2024. The property has been the subject of multiple complaints regarding unpermitted construction work, with documented violations in late 2023 for unauthorized additions including a substantial 20' x 15' horizontal enlargement with new roof and windows, and a one-story rear addition measuring approximately 16' x 30'.

The building's structural integrity was questioned in December 2023 when a complaint about building shaking/vibrating was filed, leading to a partial stop work order. During this period, there were also multiple complaints about the owner's failure to obtain proper permits, with several inspection attempts in late 2023 and 2024 resulting in inspectors being unable to gain access. The Department of Buildings has recorded several inspections during this period, with some complaints being unsubstantiated or resulting in no violations being found at the time of inspection, including inquiries about gas hook-ups and a Commercial Sweep inspection in May 2024.

Of particular note is an active Environmental Control Board violation from November 2023, which carries a $2,500 penalty for unpermitted work on a one-story addition in the rear yard, though this appears to be unpaid as of the most recent records. Three other violations from late 2023 regarding unpermitted work have been resolved without penalties, including improperly constructed brick work at both the front porch and other locations. The building, constructed in 1930, is typical of its class as a two-story, two-family residence.