81-19 102nd Road, Queens, NY 11416

The three-family residential building at 81-19 102nd Road in Ozone Park, owned by Muhammad Islam, was constructed in 2002 and has encountered several significant issues over recent years. The property has consistently failed to comply with Housing Maintenance Code requirements regarding annual bedbug reporting from 2021 through 2024, with these violations remaining open as of 2024. Between 2021 and 2023, there were multiple complaints about illegal conversions, unauthorized construction work, and safety concerns, particularly regarding the building's cellar level, which was reportedly converted to accommodate additional dwelling units.

These complaints often resulted in inspectors being unable to gain access for verification. In September 2021, the building experienced a significant fire in the cellar that resulted in structural damage, affecting wall frames and first-floor joists. The fire incident triggered several Department of Buildings violations regarding unsafe conditions, though these were ultimately dismissed following repairs completed in late 2021.

Two Environmental Control Board violations were issued in September 2021, related to the illegal conversion of the cellar and unauthorized construction work, with penalties totaling $22,500, though records indicate these have been resolved. Additional violations were recorded in 2022 regarding failure to certify corrections for immediately hazardous conditions, though these were also dismissed following proper documentation. While the building has experienced multiple regulatory issues and safety concerns, particularly related to unauthorized use of the cellar space and pest management responsibilities, many of the original violations have been resolved or dismissed through appropriate corrective actions.