599 East 80th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The three-story, two-family house at 599 East 80th Street in Canarsie, owned by Anthony Almonte and built in 1965, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. The property faced numerous heat and hot water problems in late 2018, with multiple complaints regarding inadequate heating systems affecting entire building and individual apartments, leading to violations for failure to provide adequate heat and hot water in Apartment 1.

These issues were accompanied by various plumbing problems, including water leaks, mold, and electrical concerns, all of which were addressed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) in 2019. In 2019, the building was found to have illegal conversion issues, with multiple violations related to unauthorized rooming units on the first floor, illegal cooking spaces, and unpermitted plumbing fixtures in the basement. The property also received several ECB violations in 2021, including penalties for lack of inspection access and electrical work without permits.

Compliance issues continued into 2021, with multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints about illegal conversions and unpermitted work. Most recently, in 2021, there were environmental control board violations related to illegal occupancy and unauthorized alterations, though some violations were later downgraded or dismissed. A permit for electrical work was issued in late 2020, suggesting some acknowledgment of the property's ongoing maintenance needs.