927 East 87th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The two-family house at 927 East 87th Street in Canarsie, owned by Colleen Mcentee, has a lengthy history of occupancy and code violations focused primarily on illegal cellar conversion issues. The property, dating back to 1920, consists of two stories and contains two residential units. Most recent records from April 2023 show active environmental control board violations totaling over $37,500 in penalties related to illegal cellar modifications, including construction of unauthorized living spaces, installation of improper plumbing fixtures, and creation of an unauthorized Class A apartment complete with a kitchen and bathroom facilities in the cellar.

These violations are particularly concerning as they indicate potential safety hazards given the lack of proper egress requirements. The building's earlier history from 2018-2019 shows similar patterns of illegal modifications and usage, with multiple housing maintenance code violations issued regarding unlawful cellar occupancy, including an unauthorized cooking space and sanitary conditions. In December 2018, reports of unsanitary conditions related to mold were filed, though these complaints were closed without violations being issued.

While there have been some recent changes to the city's records, including a zoning violation served in May 2023 regarding vehicle storage, the most pressing concerns remain the active environmental control board violations related to the cellar conversion. The property appears to have undergone various inspections and service requests over the years, with some access issues noted during inspections (notably in February 2019). The combined total of penalties currently due for the active violations exceeds $62,500, though it's unclear if these amounts have been formally assessed or are subject to challenge. While the building has undergone periodic inspections and service requests over the years, the recurring nature of the cellar conversion violations suggests a persistent non-compliance issue with building codes and regulations.