96-03 Liberty Avenue, Queens, NY 11417

The three-story, two-family house at 96-03 Liberty Avenue in Ozone Park, owned by Basmattie Kahnauth and built in 1931, presents a mixed maintenance history with several concerning recent issues. Most notably, in May 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding flooring conditions, with at least one resulting in violations, and unsanitary pest-related conditions that received violations, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges.

The building has experienced recurring pest issues, with a rat sighting reported in September 2023, though a subsequent inspection in October 2023 passed without violations. The property has three active Environmental Control Board violations from 2018-2024, including large cracks on the facade (2024, $655 penalty), failure to comply with a commissioner's order (2020, $6,250 penalty), and unauthorized construction work involving garage modifications, window installations, and door replacements (2020, $6,250 penalty). Earlier violations from 2018 related to improper occupancy and unpermitted work at the rear premises also remain active.

The building's maintenance record shows some resolved issues, including a 2023 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection that found no violations. Two construction-related complaints from 2020 and 2024 resulted in Oath Violations being served, indicating enforcement actions taken against the owner. While the property has experienced various code violations over the years, some of these stem from unauthorized work and incomplete compliance with correction orders, suggesting potential challenges with building maintenance and regulatory compliance.