84-83 127th Street, Queens, NY 11415

The two-family house at 84-83 127th Street in Richmond Hill, built in 1920 and currently owned by Vilma Niebergall, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in September 2024, the building faced multiple interconnected problems including heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building, ventilation system concerns, a mold issue, and a slow water leak, all of which were investigated by HPD.

These recent incidents follow a pattern of maintenance challenges documented in November 2022, when multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions (pests), wall issues (paint/plaster), flooring problems, and another slow water leak, though most of these complaints were closed without violations being found. Additionally, there are current open violations related to unauthorized alterations in the building, as of September 2024, including illegal cooking space and plumbing fixtures in the basement, suggesting unauthorized use of the space.

The building's history includes three separate complaints about potential illegal conversions between 2018 and 2019, though in all cases, inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions, and these complaints were ultimately closed. While recent HPD investigations have generally found no violations warranting fines, the recurring nature of the heat/hot water issues and other maintenance complaints, combined with the open violations regarding unauthorized modifications, indicates persistent challenges with building maintenance and compliance that may affect resident comfort and safety.