86-22 111th Street, Queens, NY 11418

The two-family house at 86-22 111th Street in Richmond Hill, owned by Rosemary Kanhai, has a documented history of maintenance issues spanning several years. Most recently, in June 2024, there was a heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate.

This follows a pattern of accessibility issues, as evidenced by a 2025 Department of Buildings investigation regarding an alleged illegal conversion, which also concluded with inspectors unable to gain access on their second attempt. The building's documented problems have often centered around Apartment 2, which has experienced multiple violations including pest infestations (flies, roaches, and mice), and appliance issues such as a refrigerator with a defective door gasket, all of which were cited during an August 2021 inspection. Earlier issues include significant maintenance concerns from 2020, when violations were recorded for water leaks, ceiling damage, and the absence of a carbon monoxide detector in the second floor apartment.

The most recent building-wide issue in 2024 highlights ongoing concerns with basic utilities. Historical data indicates a pattern of maintenance challenges requiring intervention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), with violations issued for various issues including ceiling damage and unsanitary conditions. While some earlier violations from 2020 were marked as closed, the persistent nature of recent complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly affecting heating systems and general building access for inspections.