51-64 48th Street, Queens, NY 11377

This two-family home at 51-64 48th Street in Sunnyside, owned by Dilwar Chowdhur Chowdhury, has a documented history dating back to 1930. The most significant recent issues relate to illegal cellar conversions, with violations recorded in September 2022 for unauthorized living space including kitchen and bathroom facilities, for which an Environmental Control Board violation was issued with an active status and a penalty of $625.

That same month, the property experienced plumbing-related issues, including a slow water leak and sink problems, though these complaints were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and no violations were found. An inspection on September 27, 2022, confirmed the presence of unauthorized cooking facilities in the cellar, though this violation was subsequently certified as corrected by November 16, 2022.

The building has a concerning history of rodent activity, with inspections in 2011 and 2012 showing multiple instances of rat activity and failed compliance inspections, though records from 2011 indicate some inspections showed improvement with passing results and different compliance outcomes. While the building's age is typical for the area, the combination of unauthorized modifications to the cellar space and the historical pest issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property, built as a two-story, two-family house, has undergone various changes over the years, with the most recent and significant concerns centering around the misuse of cellar space and its associated facilities.