1544 East 34th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

The two-story, three-unit building at 1544 East 34th Street in Marine Park, owned by Connie Stanieski and constructed in 1925, has experienced several notable issues in recent years. Most concerning are the three open violations from November 2024 related to unauthorized modifications to the cellar space, including the installation of a gas range and plumbing fixtures, and the use of the cellar as a Class A apartment. The building has a history of electrical and safety concerns, with recent complaints in late 2024 regarding lighting, intercom systems, and floor conditions, though inspections failed to find violations in many cases.

Multiple 311 service requests and housing code complaints throughout 2024-2025 indicate recurring issues with the mailbox system, bell/buzzer/intercom functionality, and various electrical problems. The property has also faced challenges with pest control, as evidenced by multiple unsanitary condition complaints related to pests, though inspections did not find violations. A pattern of bedbug reporting violations is documented through 2021-2024, and there are historical records of rat activity from 2010 inspections.

The building's complaint history shows attempts to address illegal conversion concerns in 2019, 2022, and most recently in 2024, with inspectors unable to gain access during final attempts in both 2022 and 2024. A variety of maintenance issues have been reported and subsequently closed, including problems with appliances, electrical systems, flooring, and door/windows. The property has also received several Housing Maintenance Code violations for failing to file required bedbug reports, though these are administrative in nature. While many recent inspections have not resulted in formal violations, the pattern of recurring complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.