49-06 69th Street, Queens, NY 11377

The 2-family house at 49-06 69th Street in Maspeth, currently owned by Gohar Parunakyan, has experienced several significant issues over recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, the property has documented illegal conversion concerns, with records indicating unauthorized apartment modifications including kitchen and bathroom facilities installation on the second story and the basement.

Between August 2021 and January 2023, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding cooking gas, heat/hot water, and appliance issues, particularly affecting the building's second floor (Apartment 3), with violations related to inadequate heat supply, missing carbon monoxide detectors, and hot water problems. During 2018, the building was found to have multiple violations regarding unauthorized rooming units, and in January 2018, there were heating system issues including a defective radiator air valve that was subsequently repaired.

The property has also faced notable safety concerns, with a rat inspection in early 2020 confirming rodent activity, and a 2018 Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board violation regarding occupancy changes from storage and ordinary use to residential apartment usage. While some issues have been addressed, several violations remain open, including concerns about an illegal cooking space in the basement and unauthorized rooming units on the second floor established by previous owners. The building's history suggests ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly regarding its conversion status and basic building systems.