86-07 Sutter Avenue, Queens, NY 11417

The property at 86-07 Sutter Avenue in Ozone Park is a two-story, four-unit building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Carmen Cartagena. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints recorded between 2019 and 2021, affecting either the entire building or individual apartments.

Notably, all these complaints were closed due to the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) department's inability to gain access for inspection. The building is currently facing several open violations related to bedbug reporting for the years 2021-2024, indicating non-compliance with Housing Maintenance Code requirements. The property has significant unresolved Department of Buildings (DOB) matters from 2019, including multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations for failure to comply with orders related to work performed without permits, particularly concerning a staircase installation that allegedly converted units from two floors.

The building's occupancy and boiler location discrepancies were also documented during inspections, revealing that direct vent boilers had been relocated from the cellar to first and second floors without proper permits. While some violations from 2019 have been resolved, including those related to occupancy, several others remain active, with substantial penalties still due. The DOB records show permit activity in 2021, suggesting some level of ongoing maintenance or improvements, but the persistent violation issues indicate potential regulatory compliance challenges.