106-01 79th Street, Queens, NY 11417

The two-family residence at 106-01 79th Street in Ozone Park, owned by Arvind Galabya, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years. Most recently, in April 2023, the building had documented problems with pests and radiator plumbing, though these complaints were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and no violations were issued. In 2019, the property faced multiple issues requiring HPD attention, including emergency sewage problems, ventilation concerns, and pest infestations, particularly affecting the first-floor apartment.

Several violations were documented in 2019, including a failure to repair or replace carbon monoxide detectors, a mouse infestation in the first-floor apartment, and unsatisfactory bathtub grout conditions. The building's cellar area generated particular concern in 2019, with multiple violations related to illegal occupancy, including unauthorized kitchen and bathroom facilities, though these were eventually certified as corrected by May 2019. The property has faced enforcement actions requiring attention to both safety and occupancy issues.

In 2019, a penalty was imposed for failing to comply with a Commissioner's order regarding the improper cellar conversion, though it appears this matter was later resolved. During this period, the building's mechanical systems also experienced various issues, including heat and hot water problems, with at least one emergency complaint related to insufficient heating in April 2019. The most recent building violations from 2019, including the carbon monoxide detector issue and pest infestation, were documented as open violations as of the latest inspection records.