638 East 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The three-story, two-family house at 638 East 86th Street in Canarsie, owned by Anthony Charles, was built in 1975 and has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, there were multiple plumbing-related problems reported in May 2022, including slow water leaks, sink issues, and water supply problems, followed by hot water complaints in September 2022 and November 2024.

The building underwent a substantial inspection period in 2022 (September - November), revealing multiple violations including the presence of unauthorized living spaces. These violations involved an illegal conversion of the garage into a room with exterior access, unauthorized construction of walls creating illegal rooms in the cellar, and the installation of an unauthorized bathroom in the cellar, all of which were categorized as Class A or B violations under the NYC Administrative Code.

Additionally, there were concerns about illegal rooming units on the second and third stories, with the Environmental Control Board issuing violations for occupancy contrary to that allowed by the Certificate of Occupancy and/or Department of Buildings records. The most recent building-related issue occurred in late 2024 with a heat and hot water problem that was reportedly resolved shortly after inspection, though occupants were advised to file a new complaint if the issue persisted.