936 East 92nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The 2-story, 7-unit residential building at 936 East 92nd Street in Canarsie, owned by Olivienne Frankson and constructed in 1930, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly throughout 2024 and into 2025. The building has ongoing violations related to self-closing doors, with at least five separate violations documented in 2024 pertaining to defective door latches at the building entrance and vestibule. There have been multiple emergency service requests in 2024 concerning water supply, cooking gas, and water leaks, with some violations remaining open as of 2025.

The property has also faced challenges with pest control, unsanitary conditions, and maintenance of yard areas, including violations for excessive combustible debris and a shed constructed without proper permits. Three active ECB violations from 2024 impose significant penalties totaling over $9,000, including issues related to building occupancy, unauthorized cellar modifications, and plumbing problems. Inspection records reveal a pattern of plumbing, heating, and sanitation issues, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) responding to numerous complaints throughout 2024 regarding water leaks, heat and hot water problems, and various unsanitary conditions. Building safety concerns have also been documented, including electrical wiring issues and problems with window panes.

While there is some evidence of compliance attempts, such as the closing of several violations through repairs and certifications, new issues continue to arise, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has undergone several inspections related to illegal conversion allegations, with varying degrees of access achieved by inspectors, and there have been multiple complaints regarding unauthorized construction work, particularly in the cellar space, which has reportedly been modified to create additional rooms and a residential kitchen. The building's recent history shows a consistent pattern of maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly during 2024 and early 2025, with some improvements noted but many persistent issues remaining. The property has not reported any bedbug infestations in the past two reporting periods (2022-2024), though there have been rodent inspection failures recorded in 2022, with a successful compliance inspection in 2015.