2418 Bragg Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235

The two-family house at 2418 Bragg Street in Sheepshead Bay, owned by Milagros Martinez, has experienced significant regulatory challenges since its construction in 1955. The most notable issues involve illegal conversion violations, with the building being cited for operating as a three-family dwelling contrary to its Certificate of Occupancy.

This unauthorized conversion, which included creating separate Class "A" apartments in the basement and first-story duplex, was documented in multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations throughout 2022-2023, with the violations being certified as closed by August 2023. The property has also faced serious maintenance issues, including multiple reports of unsanitary conditions involving pests (mice and roaches) and mold in late 2022, which were classified as non-emergency but required attention. These pest-related complaints, along with violations concerning illegal plumbing fixtures and an unauthorized cooking space in the basement, were all addressed through compliance actions by November 2022.

In mid-2023, the building's illegal conversion status resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board violations against Julio Martinez, with penalties totaling $17,375 for false statements regarding occupancy and failure to comply with correction orders. The Department of Buildings conducted inspections in response to illegal conversion complaints in 2022 and 2023, with the most recent inspection in July 2023 confirming violations related to unauthorized occupancy and occupancy contrary to the building's legal documents. While the building owner has achieved some level of compliance, as evidenced by the certification of closure for several violations, the property has a documented history of unauthorized modifications, occupancy issues, and pest control challenges that required multiple layers of enforcement action to address.