74-14 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11421

The two-family house at 74-14 Rockaway Boulevard in Woodhaven, currently owned by Lizette Lopez, has experienced notable maintenance challenges, particularly in early 2019. During a concentrated period from February to April 2019, there were multiple complaints and violations related to heating and hot water issues, with at least eight documented complaints to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding inadequate heat or hot water in Apartment 1 on the first story. These complaints resulted in several violations, including problems with hot water at fixtures and scalding hot water in the kitchen.

Additional maintenance issues emerged during this period, including electrical problems (wiring, outlets, and lighting) and pest infestations with reports of mice and roaches in February 2019. The building also faced illegal conversion complaints in early 2019, with four separate complaints filed between January and February 2019, though access issues prevented inspections in some cases. These complaints were eventually resolved with an Oath violation served.

In terms of more recent history, the building had environmental control board violations related to unauthorized work in 2019, including unpermitted installation of water lines and electrical work in the cellar, though one of these violations has been resolved. Importantly, the most recent rodent inspection from May 2024 showed a passing result, indicating improved conditions compared to the 2009 failure. The building's systems and maintenance history suggest that while significant issues existed in 2019, there may have been progress in maintaining compliance with housing codes, though the data does not provide information on conditions after 2024.