32-43 110th Street, Queens, NY 11369

The two-family house at 32-43 110th Street, owned by Susan Yeh, has experienced several notable issues since 2019, with the most concerning problems emerging in 2022. Currently, there are active Department of Buildings violations from September 2022 related to unauthorized alterations, including improper conversion to a third apartment in the cellar level with a full bathroom and kitchen, unauthorized gas line installation, and excessive storage of household items creating a potential fire hazard. The property has a documented history of pest problems, with multiple rodent-related complaints in 2022, though a subsequent October 2022 compliance inspection passed, following previous violations in 2019 and 2012.

There have been recurring infrastructure issues, particularly affecting the first apartment (Apartment 1) including heating, hot water, and flooring problems, along with electrical concerns such as power outages and lighting issues between 2020-2022. Several complaints regarding basic utilities like cooking gas and heat/hot water were filed, with multiple instances requiring emergency responses from housing authorities. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of various system failures and maintenance delays, including multiple complaints about heat/hot water issues, electrical problems, and plumbing concerns between 2020-2022.

In 2022 specifically, violations were issued indicating the need for repairs to address roach and mice infestations in Apartment 1, as well as several physical maintenance issues including broken floors and cabinet doors. The property owner has been cited for unpermitted apartment modifications and storage violations, with associated fines now totaling $23,625 from Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board violations. While some individual complaints have been resolved or closed (such as a 2022 plumbing issue), many violations remain open, particularly those related to building structure and unauthorized conversions. The building's two-family classification and original use as a recreation room with storage in the cellar level appear to have been changed, contributing to regulatory compliance issues.