105-34 78th Street, Queens, NY 11417

The 2-family house at 105-34 78th Street in Ozone Park, owned by 105-34 78th Family Limited Partnership, has experienced multiple concerning maintenance issues since 2020, with the most recent incidents occurring in early 2025. The building has a significant history of heat and hot water problems, with three separate complaints in July 2023, one of which was classified as an immediate emergency, and a more recent complaint in January 2025 that could not be inspected due to lack of access.

July 2023 was particularly notable for multiple simultaneous issues, including three separate reports of unsanitary conditions related to pests (specifically roach infestations) that resulted in violations, two power outage incidents, and an emergency safety concern regarding smoke detectors. The building also has several long-standing concerns regarding unauthorized use, including multiple complaints about illegal hotel rooms and commercial use in the residential zone between 2019 and 2025, with violations served in 2021 and recent complaints about a commercial shipping container and multiple unauthorized vehicles in 2024. Recent inspections have documented several housing code violations that have since been closed, including issues with electric lighting fixtures, carbon monoxide detectors, and ongoing pest infestations affecting multiple apartments.

The building's exterior has been cited for two active ECB violations from 2024 regarding an over-height front wall and parking violations, with an associated penalty of $625, though other related parking violations have been resolved with no penalties due. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of access issues for inspectors, particularly during the 2025 heat and hot water complaint investigation attempt, suggesting potential challenges with building access for required inspections. While many historical violations have been resolved, the frequency and nature of recent complaints indicate persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding basic services like heat and hot water, as well as ongoing concerns about unauthorized uses of the property.