235-02 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11427

The three-family residence at 235-02 Hillside Avenue in Bellerose, owned by Harpal Arora, has a documented history of building code violations and maintenance issues primarily concentrated between 2018-2019. The property, built in 1950 and officially designated as a two-family house, experienced several concerning incidents in 2018, including emergency complaints regarding unsanitary conditions with pests, heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, and smoke detector safety concerns.

These complaints were closed due to inspectors being unable to gain access for verification. Significant violations emerged regarding unauthorized modifications to the building's security system, with two open Class C violations documented in September and October 2018 related to illegal double cylinder key-operated locks at the first-story building entrance.

A series of complaints about potential illegal conversions and occupancy issues were filed in late 2018, leading to Environmental Control Board violations in January 2019 against the owner for maintaining the residence with more than the legally approved number of families and performing unauthorized construction work. These violations resulted in penalties totaling $3,125, though records indicate they were subsequently resolved. The building was finally issued two permits in 2020 (January and July), suggesting compliance measures were undertaken, with one permit specifically related to electrical work (EW).