915 East 80th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The three-story, two-family house at 915 East 80th Street in Canarsie, owned by Cathy Ghuzlan and built in 1960, has experienced significant issues over the past several years, particularly between 2022 and 2024. Most notably, there are active violations related to an illegal cellar apartment conversion that was created contrary to the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), including an unauthorized kitchen, bathroom, and living space modifications.

This matter has attracted multiple complaints and inspections, with one active Environmental Control Board violation from May 2024 carrying a $2,500 penalty. In March 2022, the property faced several maintenance challenges, including issues with heat and hot water, mold, pest infestations, and various door and window problems, though most of these complaints were closed without violations being issued. The Department of Buildings registered two open violations from March 2022 regarding unauthorized cooking facilities and residential plumbing fixtures, and a requirement to obtain proper occupancy certification for the converted space.

More recent developments include two illegal conversion complaints in 2024, one of which resulted in a partial vacate order. Prior to these conversion-related issues, the building underwent some construction activity in early 2022 that prompted a work order complaint. The property has maintained its classification as a two-family house throughout these events, but the ongoing compliance issues indicate significant concerns regarding the building's current state versus its legal designation and occupancy configuration.