87-17 97th Avenue, Queens, NY 11416

The 4-unit, 3-story old law tenement building at 87-17 97th Avenue in Ozone Park, owned by Phil Sonzone, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues over the past few years. Between October 2021 and May 2023, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water outages affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with violations issued in April 2023 specifically citing inadequate heat and hot water supply in apartment 3F, along with a roach infestation issue that was subsequently resolved in May 2023.

The most recent building-related issue occurred in May 2025, involving a window frame inspection that was unable to be completed due to lack of access. The building's maintenance history shows some ongoing safety and compliance concerns.

As of the latest inspection data, there are open violations indicating lack of ready access to the building's heating system and missing required signage about the heating system key holder. Previous violations from October 2021 required the installation of various safety features, including a properly secured drop ladder shoe on the fire escape, which appear to have been addressed based on subsequent certification dates. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record with respect to bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in any of the annual reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, suggesting effective pest management practices.