87-55 124th Street, Queens, NY 11418

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 87-55 124th Street in Richmond Hill, owned by Mohammad Shafi and constructed in 1910, has experienced several notable issues over recent years, particularly concerning maintenance and safety compliance. Most recently, in November 2023, there was an urgent heat and hot water issue reported and temporarily resolved, though it was noted that if problems persisted, new complaints should be filed.

The building has recurring concerns regarding its mandatory bedbug reporting requirements, with violations noted in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 for failure to file the necessary annual reports. A significant cluster of violations was documented in 2019, all pertaining to Apartment 1R, including issues with paint/plaster on walls and ceiling, electrical outlet/switch problems, general cabinet repairs, and a severe water leak situation that affected the bathroom ceiling. Additional violations from 2019 also documented problems with the kitchen floor tiles.

More recent maintenance issues were noted in 2023 regarding a defective vestibule door self-closure mechanism. Of particular concern is an Environmental Control Board violation from 2018, still listed as active, relating to the removal or defacement of a posted vacate order, for which a $1,000 penalty was imposed. While some violations have been closed through proper remediation, a number of open violations remain as of the latest inspection dates.