84-44 129th Street, Queens, NY 11415

The two-family home at 84-44 129th Street in Richmond Hill, owned by Doreen Totaram, has had several significant maintenance issues over the past years, with the most notable events occurring in recent months. In mid-2024, the property experienced emergency safety concerns when both carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were reportedly non-functional, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) found no violations.

More seriously, there are currently two open Class C violations related to lead-based paint compliance in apartment 2R, including failure to provide required records and notify occupants about paint hazards. Additionally, in July 2024, a violation was issued regarding defective self-closing doors in the same apartment. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of bedbug reporting requirements being neglected between 2021 and 2024, though the most recent July 2024 report indicates no current infestations.

Earlier rodent inspections in 2015-2016 showed mixed results, with failures noted in both January and February 2015, followed by a passing grade in December 2016. While the building is classified as a "Heretofore Converted Class A" property, suggesting it has undergone some transformation from its original use, it has maintained its original two-story structure built in 1925. The cumulative record indicates ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding safety equipment and lead paint compliance, though the property has shown improvements in bedbug management according to the most recent reports.