669 East 83rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The two-family house at 669 East 83rd Street in Canarsie, owned by Shellyann Balkissoon, has experienced several maintenance issues and code compliance concerns over recent years. Most notably, in September 2024, there were multiple service requests and housing maintenance code complaints involving emergency-level issues with plumbing (toilets and showers), paint/plaster work affecting ceilings and walls, pest control, and a smoke detector safety concern. While these complaints were inspected and closed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development with no violations issued, they indicate some ongoing maintenance challenges.

The building's compliance history shows recurring concerns about unauthorized modifications and code violations. Most recently, in April 2025, there was a confirmed Oath Violation for work without a permit involving the occupied two-family dwelling. An active complaint from January 2025 regarding suspected illegal conversion remains on record, following a pattern of access denial during inspections related to similar complaints in 2024.

There have also been multiple instances of denied access for permit inspections in previous years (2022), though not resulting in violations. A 2019 complaint about defective/exposed electrical wiring was investigated but resulted in no violations. While many of these historical complaints have been closed, the pattern of access denial and permit-related issues suggests ongoing concerns about the building's regulatory compliance and maintenance practices.