14-53 118th Street, Queens, NY 11356

The property at 14-53 118th Street in College Point is a two-family house built in 1920, currently owned by Gianna Silvestri. The building experienced significant maintenance issues throughout 2021, with multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints and violations.

These included repeated problems with heat and hot water (both building-wide and apartment-specific), electrical issues (including lighting and outlet problems), water-related concerns (including plumbing issues and slow leaks), and various maintenance needs such as paint/plaster work and flooring repairs. The building had several open violations as of 2021, including issues with light fixtures, water leaks, bathroom fixtures, and the need for mold remediation in second-floor apartment areas. In more recent history, the Department of Buildings received two complaints in September 2024 regarding potential illegal conversion and Certificate of Occupancy issues, though inspections in November 2024 and January 2025 found no violations.

A previous complaint from 2019 regarding illegal commercial use was also found to be unsubstantiated based on department records. As of July 2025, while most of the 2021 violations were eventually addressed, there are several open violations from 2021 related to electrical systems, water leakage, and various maintenance issues that may still require attention. The property has experienced recurring issues with basic services such as heat and hot water, particularly during the 2021 period, which was marked by multiple emergency complaints.