240-04 68th Avenue, Queens, NY 11362

The two-family house at 240-04 68th Avenue in Douglaston, owned by Thomas Link, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring mold problems, with the most recent complaint in April 2024 being classified as unsanitary and requiring emergency intervention. A cluster of complaints in May 2022 revealed multiple issues affecting resident comfort and safety, including problems with walls requiring plaster/paint work, window security (broken/missing window guards), door conditions, electrical lighting failures, plumbing problems (bathtub/shower), and pest infestations.

While the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspected these issues, no violations were officially recorded. The property has a documented history of unauthorized modifications, with multiple illegal conversion complaints filed in 2018-2019, particularly concerning unauthorized basement modifications. These included the construction of a full-height bathroom and partitioned rooms in the cellar, installation of water and waste lines, and claims of converted illegal apartments. The building owner received penalties for these violations, including emergency repair orders and fines totaling $7,500, though records indicate resolution of these violations.

Additionally, between 2019 and 2020, there were violations related to the failure to properly certify corrections to immediately hazardous conditions, though these were ultimately dismissed. More recently, the building has maintained a good record in terms of pest control, with bedbug reports from 2021 through 2025 showing zero infested units or eradication requirements. The most recent permit issuance in July 2020 suggests some regulatory compliance, though specific details of the permitted work are not provided in the available records. The property's cluster of maintenance issues, particularly regarding mold and various building systems, suggests ongoing challenges with unit upkeep, though many of these complaints have been addressed without recorded violations.