662 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The two-family residential building at 662 East 85th Street in Canarsie, owned by Cindy Stephen, has a documented history of maintenance and accessibility issues, particularly in late 2021. In November 2021, multiple complaints were filed regarding various appliances and plumbing fixtures, including problems with a refrigerator, electric/gas range, toilet, and sink/basin.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) attempted to investigate these complaints but was unable to gain access for inspection purposes, resulting in the cases being closed without resolution. A prior complaint from September 2021 regarding an electric/gas range was inspected, and violations were issued, suggesting some level of maintenance concern with kitchen appliances. Additionally, there was a separate complaint filed in September 2021 regarding an illegal conversion at a different address (11236), though this was not directly related to the subject property.

This complaint was also closed due to the inspector being unable to gain access during their second and final attempt in April 2022. While these incidents indicate some persistent maintenance issues at least two years ago, it's important to note that the inability of inspectors to gain access limits the conclusions that can be drawn about the actual conditions in the building at that time. As of October 2023, there have been no reported complaints or violations in the HPD system, though this should not be interpreted as an indication of current building conditions.