763 East 81st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The three-story, three-unit family house at 763 East 81st Street in Canarsie, owned by Mckenzie Etienne and built in 1960, has experienced significant maintenance issues, particularly affecting its first-floor apartment (1FL) in recent years. In September 2021, multiple housing maintenance code complaints were filed and subsequently closed within a week, covering various issues including problems with the cabinet, wall paint/plaster, and refrigerator.

A comprehensive inspection conducted on September 27, 2021, revealed several violations in 1FL, all of which remain open as of October 2023. These infractions include defects in the bathtub drain stopper, kitchen sink cabinet, plastered surfaces and paint in the private hallway, refrigerator door gasket, bathroom wash basin waste line, and both bathroom bathtub and wash basin systems.

While one violation regarding loose wooden sliding doors in a closet was eventually addressed and closed, the persistent nature of the other violations—ranging from Class A (most severe) to Class B—suggests ongoing maintenance challenges in the building's first-floor unit. The building's ownership and management should prioritize addressing these outstanding violations to improve resident comfort and comply with housing regulations.