86-29 78th Street, Queens, NY 11421

The two-family residential property at 86-29 78th Street in Woodhaven, currently owned by Ravida Kance, has experienced several significant issues in 2023 that warrant attention. Most concerning is an active violation issued on August 16, 2023, for unpermitted construction work, specifically noting the presence of an approximately 20' x 20' illegal shed or carport with electrical wiring at the rear of the property.

This structure was built without proper permits or DOB approval, and the violation remains unresolved as of October 2023. The building, constructed in 1920 and consisting of two stories, has also faced multiple complaints in mid-2023 related to unauthorized construction activities. On July 10, 2023, two complaints were filed - one regarding an illegal conversion and another concerning construction work being performed contrary to approved plans and permits.

The illegal conversion complaint resulted in a Request for Corrective Action, while the contrary construction complaint reached a point where the inspector was unable to gain access during the second final attempt on September 27, 2023. Additionally, on August 16, 2023, a complaint was recorded regarding unpermitted work, which led to a Partial Stop Work Order being issued on the same day. While several of these complaints have received closed status designations, the outstanding violation regarding the unpermitted shed/carport construction remains particularly concerning for current and prospective tenants, indicating ongoing safety and compliance issues at the property.