59-19 Fresh Meadow Lane, Queens, NY 11365

The two-family house at 59-19 Fresh Meadow Lane, owned by Shadi Zokaiem, has experienced several notable issues since 2022. Most concerning are the two active Department of Health complaints from February 2024 regarding construction lead dust in common areas. The building has also faced significant challenges regarding unauthorized modifications, with eight separate illegal conversion complaints filed between March and December 2024, though access was denied for inspections in multiple instances.

Between March and October 2024, there were several complaints about unpermitted plumbing work and construction beyond approved plans, with similar access denial issues for inspections. Prior to these recent issues, the building experienced several environmental and safety concerns. In 2022, there were complaints regarding pests and rodent attraction conditions, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the Department of Health found no violations at the time.

In June 2023, a safety complaint regarding the sprinkler system was investigated but resulted in no violations being issued. Most recently, there was an illegal hotel room complaint in March 2024 and a report of illegal after-hours work that was investigated but found no violations. The building, constructed in 2004, has consistently maintained its two-family classification though recent complaints suggest potential unauthorized modifications or uses.