87-31 85th Street, Queens, NY 11421

The two-family house at 87-31 85th Street in Woodhaven, owned by Lin Wan, has a notable history of regulatory issues and violations, particularly in 2018. The property, built in 1901 and consisting of two stories plus a cellar, was found to be operating with unauthorized additional dwelling units beyond its legally permitted two-family configuration.

During August 2018, multiple violations were issued regarding the illegal conversion and maintenance of three or more additional dwelling units, resulting in penalties of $3,500 each for five separate violation notices (numbers 35308396Y, 35308397X, 35308399J, 35348675N, and 35388261J). There was also a violation for work conducted without proper permits, specifically related to water and waste line installations for an additional residential sink and modifications to interior walls, for which an $800 penalty was imposed. These violations were ultimately resolved, with a permit for electrical work (EW) and plumbing (PL) being issued on August 29, 2018.

More recently, in December 2020, a complaint was filed regarding a day care facility associated with the property, which was investigated and closed by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in January 2025. While this complaint has been resolved, it represents the most recent significant event related to the property as of July 2025. The building's record shows no major safety violations or resident experience issues in the past five years since the 2018 regulatory corrections were made, suggesting compliance with housing regulations since the resolution of the previous violations.