1004 East 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The three-story, two-family house at 1004 East 86th Street in Canarsie, owned by Diana Bernard, has experienced significant issues over the past few years, with most concerning developments occurring between late 2021 and early 2023. During December 2021, multiple emergency complaints were filed and investigated, including issues with heating/hot water, electrical systems (lighting and no lighting), plumbing fixtures (bathtub/shower, toilet, sink), and mold, though no violations were ultimately issued in these cases.

More seriously, two Class B housing maintenance code violations remain open, relating to unlawful cooking space and unauthorized living space conversion in the cellar apartment, with the Department of Buildings confirming the installation of full-height partition walls for two bedrooms, a bathroom, and various utility connections without permits. As of 2024, there are active ECB violations against the property, with penalties totaling $5,060 for the illegal conversion and work without permits, specifically for creating a Class A apartment in the cellar level with full kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping quarters.

The building's documented history shows a pattern of unauthorized modifications and code violations, including a notable complaint about a defective/inoperative boiler in November 2021, though this was not substantiated upon inspection. While some past violations have been resolved, such as issues with security gate locks, the current status of the building suggests ongoing concerns regarding proper occupancy and compliance with building codes.