57-07 253rd Street, Queens, NY 11362

The two-family residence at 57-07 253rd Street in Little Neck is a relatively new 2-story building constructed in 2010 and currently owned by Ira Seeman. The property has been subject to two significant Department of Buildings complaints in early 2023, both related to potential illegal use or conversion issues.

The first complaint, filed on January 23, 2023, pertained to suspected illegal hotel rooms in residential buildings, while the second, filed the same day, concerned possible unauthorized conversion of the space. Both complaints were categorized as serious violations, though the investigations were notably hampered by access issues, with inspectors unable to gain entry on two separate final attempted visits (March 15 and June 3, 2023 respectively).

The building's proximity to these complaints, along with the inability of city inspectors to perform their duties, raises questions about compliance with residential use regulations, though no definitive violations could be substantiated due to the access issues preventing inspections. Both cases were ultimately closed, but it's worth noting that the resolution did not come from a determination of compliance, but rather from the inability to complete the inspections.