95-13 84th Street, Queens, NY 11416

The two-family house at 95-13 84th Street in Ozone Park, owned by Ernest Saasto, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues since 2018. Most notably, in 2018-2019, there were multiple persistent problems in the second-floor apartment including rodent and pest infestations (mice and roaches), water supply and plumbing issues, and various maintenance deficiencies requiring painting and repair work. In early 2021, there was a heat and hot water emergency that was temporarily resolved, though the HPD advised that a new complaint should be filed if the issue recurred.

More recently, in 2024-2025, there are serious concerns related to unpermitted construction work, specifically regarding illegal excavation and underpinning of the basement that allegedly involved unsafe conditions with hanging floor joists and beams, as well as foundation modifications creating potential hazards. These issues resulted in violations from the Department of Buildings, including a $2,500 fine for work without permit. The building also underwent several rodent inspections in 2018, all failing to demonstrate compliance.

The property's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2018 when multiple service requests were filed simultaneously for various issues including unsanitary conditions, electrical problems, and appliance concerns. The building was constructed in 1915 and is typical of the two-family houses found in this Queens neighborhood. While some older violations have been resolved, the most pressing concerns currently center around the 2024 excavation and foundation work that triggered multiple active violations and safety concerns.