125-11 13th Avenue, Queens, NY 11356

The two-family residential property at 125-11 13th Avenue in College Point, owned by Kongsheng Wang, has experienced several concerning issues between 2022 and 2023. Most notably, in October 2022, HPD responded to a complaint of unsanitary conditions related to mold, though no violations were ultimately issued from this inspection. During the same period, multiple violations were documented regarding unauthorized modifications to the building, particularly focusing on the illegal conversion of the cellar space.

These violations included the undocumented installation of bathroom fixtures (wash basin, water closet, shower stall, and residential sink) and an unauthorized cooking space with a range. The building's conversion from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling use without proper certification was also cited as a significant violation, with a $2,500 penalty subsequently assessed and resolved through the Environmental Control Board process. Additional security-related concerns were noted in October 2022, including improper installation of a key-operated double-cylinder lock at the metal storm door in the north yard.

A Department of Buildings complaint regarding illegal conversion was filed in October 2022, but inspections in March 2023 were unable to gain access to the property for verification. The building’s original construction details indicate it was built in 1980 as a two-story, three-unit structure, though the current configuration and occupancy status have been subject to significant regulatory scrutiny. All cited violations from the October 2022 inspections have been closed, but the history suggests a pattern of unauthorized modifications and occupancy changes requiring government intervention to address.