925 East 87th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The two-family house at 925 East 87th Street in Canarsie, owned by Joseph Kenscoff, has a documented history of maintenance issues spanning several years, with the most recent concern being a water supply problem reported in January 2025 that HPD was unable to inspect. The building has experienced multiple clusters of problems, particularly in 2022, when there were various electrical issues (including two incidents of no lighting and a power outage in July), heating system complaints (including a December 2022 heat/hot water issue), and plumbing problems affecting water supply systems.

Notably, there is currently an open B-class violation from July 2022 regarding missing carbon monoxide detecting devices in the first-floor apartment, and the building has experienced periodic issues with mold and unsanitary conditions. Additional historical context shows complaints about illegal conversion and unauthorized commercial use of the property, though inspections in 2019 found no violations related to the commercial use claim.

The building's age (constructed in 1920) and two-story configuration are consistent with its classification as a 2-family house. While many past complaints have been closed without violations being issued, the frequency of maintenance issues, particularly in 2022 and most recently in 2025, suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges. The property has undergone various emergency and non-emergency repairs, with the HPD often unable to complete inspections or verify proper fixes during certain complaint responses, indicating potential access issues for inspections.