102-39 88th Street, Queens, NY 11416

The property at 102-39 88th Street in Ozone Park is a 3-story, 2-family house built in 2007 and currently owned by Rong Li. The building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues, particularly over the past two years. Between May and July 2023, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding water leaks (both slow and heavy flow), mold, and ceiling issues in the second-floor apartment.

More concerning, in late 2023 and early 2024, there were three separate emergency complaints related to safety concerns involving smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions. Additional complaints included heat/hot water issues and plumbing problems, with several continuing into 2024. During 2018, the building faced significant maintenance challenges in the second-floor apartment, including multiple violations regarding hot and cold water supply, mold, and security issues, though these were ultimately certified as corrected by the end of 2018.

The Department of Buildings has recorded two illegal conversion complaints (in 2018 and 2023) related to the property, both resulting in access denial during inspections, suggesting persistent concerns about unauthorized modifications to the building's layout or systems. The building's documented history reveals persistent access issues for inspectors attempting to verify complaints, as evidenced by multiple cases where inspection attempts were denied or resulted in no access being gained. While some violations from 2018 were formally closed and certified as corrected, the recent pattern of complaints in 2023-2024, particularly regarding safety systems like detectors, suggests ongoing concerns about maintenance and safety compliance. The most recent documented complaints from 2024 (about smoke and carbon monoxide detectors) were closed due to lack of access for inspection, indicating a potential pattern of unverified conditions that could affect resident safety.