248-49 Jericho Turnpike, Queens, NY 11426

This two-family house, located at 248-49 Jericho Turnpike in Bellerose, was built in 1926 and contains 3 units, currently owned by Tony Minna. The property has experienced significant issues between late 2024 and early 2025, particularly during a construction period that raised multiple concerns.

In late 2024, the building faced serious maintenance issues including heat and hot water problems and heavy water leaks, with Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) unable to gain access to inspect the complaints. Multiple complaints were generated in November 2024 related to unauthorized construction activities, excessive debris, and possible illegal conversions, all of which were subject to second inspection attempts but access was not granted to inspectors. These complaints, along with two documented instances of construction-related dust impacting indoor air quality in October and February 2025, indicate significant ongoing construction work at the property.

In addition to the above, there were three unlicensed/illegal activity complaints filed in late 2024 and early 2025, all of which were marked as "Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt." An inspection on December 3, 2024, did reveal a violation related to an uncapped radiator valve in the first-story vestibule hall. Earlier complaints from October 2024 documented concerns about illegal electrical work and after-hours work, though these were inspected and no violations were found at that time. While two complaints regarding asbestos and indoor air quality in late 2024 were addressed through official notifications to the property management, the pattern of complaints and inspection access issues suggests ongoing challenges with property maintenance and compliance inspections.