89-43 98th Street, Queens, NY 11421

The two-family house at 89-43 98th Street in Richmond Hill, owned by Md Ali and built in 1925, has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past two years, particularly during the winter months of 2024. The building underwent numerous emergency complaints between January and February 2024, with six separate reports regarding inadequate heat and hot water, and one incident involving electrical issues related to lighting.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) faced repeated challenges in gaining access to the affected units for inspection purposes, which complicated the resolution process. While all these complaints were officially closed, the lack of access to conduct proper inspections raises questions about the thoroughness of the resolutions. In addition to these maintenance issues, a more recent complaint in late 2024 regarding a daycare facility was investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, though the nature and outcome of this issue were not detailed in the records.

The building's documented history suggests persistent infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding heating and electrical systems during the winter months, which required multiple emergency interventions. The frequency and clustering of these complaints in early 2024 indicate a building experiencing systemic maintenance difficulties, particularly during colder months. While the building has continued to operate through these issues, as evidenced by the recent daycare facility complaint in late 2024, the historical pattern of complaints suggests an ongoing need for diligent building maintenance oversight.