86-40 80th Street, Queens, NY 11421

86-40 80th Street is a two-family residential building located in Woodhaven, constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Elvia Loja. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with multiple complaints recorded between 2020-2021, including emergency calls in July and August 2021. These complaints were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though no violations were issued in most cases.

The building also faced several maintenance challenges, including mold issues, plumbing problems, and infestation of roaches in multiple apartments, particularly affecting the 2nd floor unit. In 2020-2021, multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were documented, including inadequate hot water supply, heating problems, and building maintenance issues such as broken entrance door glass and floor damage. More recent concerns include a 2024 violation regarding the boiler system, with issues noted about the furnace's air duct and chimney maintenance.

The property has a history of unauthorized modifications, with multiple "Illegal Conversion" complaints filed in 2020 related to cellar-level modifications, including the installation of partitions and bathroom facilities without proper permits. These violations led to several Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations in 2021, with penalties imposed for non-compliance, though records show these issues have been resolved. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure systems, particularly heating and hot water, though the frequency of complaints appears to have decreased in recent years.