920 East 84th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

920 East 84th Street is a three-story, 2-family house located in Canarsie that was built in 1978 and is currently owned by Steven Raymond. The property has experienced significant recent activity, particularly in June 2024, when multiple complaints were filed and subsequently investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). These complaints included issues with cabinets (multiple incidents), a water leak with heavy flow, refrigerator problems (multiple incidents), wall paint/plaster issues, and an unsanitary condition involving pests. All of these complaints were closed without violations being issued.

More concerning are the open violations and enforcement actions from 2024 that suggest serious compliance issues. On June 18, 2024, violations were issued regarding the illegal conversion of the building from private to multiple dwelling use, unauthorized rooms in the cellar with plumbing fixtures, and an unlawful cooking space with a gas range in the cellar. These violations were documented through Environmental Control Board (ECB) citations, with penalties totaling $4,185. The building's history also includes a 2020 complaint regarding building stability and vibration issues, which resulted in an ECB violation.

Earlier violations from 2018 concerned water temperature and carbon monoxide detector requirements in the first-floor apartment. The property currently faces active ECB violations for work performed without permits, including the installation of full-height partition walls, plumbing rough-ins for a bathroom, kitchen sink, and gas line. The recent history of service requests and violations suggests ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges at the property. While many of the June 2024 complaints were resolved without violations being issued, the open violations regarding illegal conversions and unauthorized improvements represent more serious, ongoing issues that may affect residents' comfort and safety.