542 East 83rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The three-story, two-family house at 542 East 83rd Street in Canarsie, owned by Yannick Phillips, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues over recent years, particularly affecting the second-floor apartment. Most notably, as of February 2025, there are multiple open violations in Apartment 2, including reported infestations of mice, water leaks, and issues with plaster and paint on ceilings and walls.

The building has also faced recurring problems with basic services, as evidenced by several 311 complaints and violations regarding heat/hot water, electrical systems, and plumbing. Between 2019 and 2023, there were documented issues with heat and hot water (with failures to gain access for inspections), electrical lighting problems, and multiple complaints regarding refrigerator appliances. A significant cluster of emergency complaints was recorded in February 2023, including issues with heat/hot water, plumbing (water supply and radiator), and electrical systems.

Several maintenance code violations from February 2023 specifically note necessary repairs to the bathroom ceiling, bathroom water leak, and various issues with plastered surfaces and radiator covers in Apartment 2. While the building also had some repairs noted in previous years (such as a plumbing issue resolved in March 2022 and refrigerator problems addressed in June 2022), the persistence of these recent violations and service requests suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent documented permit activity was from January 2019, when an emergency work permit was issued.