97-16 90th Street, Queens, NY 11416

The two-family house at 97-16 90th Street in Ozone Park, currently owned by Jonny Carmona-Castano, has experienced significant issues over recent years, with a particularly challenging period in September 2021 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding heat/hot water issues, electrical problems, water leaks, and unsanitary conditions including mold and sewage concerns. While the Department of Housing Preservation and Development investigated these complaints, no violations were issued in any of these cases.

More concerning is the building's current legal status, as investigations in 2022 revealed unauthorized modifications converting the property from its original two-family designation to a three-family occupancy. This conversion included unauthorized construction of partition walls, installation of additional plumbing fixtures, and creation of a full-height living space in the cellar, for which a $5,000 penalty was imposed.

The first floor apartment, as of June 2021, was documented to have various maintenance issues requiring attention, including water leaks in the bathroom, broken ceramic ceiling tiles, and defective kitchen fixtures, for which violations were issued but remain listed as open with no certified correction date. While there have been multiple complaints and violations issued, it's important to note that many of the emergency complaints from 2021 were closed without violations being imposed, and inspection dates from 2021-2022 suggest some level of ongoing building management activity, though multiple open violations and recent illegal conversion issues remain a significant concern.