101-23 108th Street, Queens, NY 11419

The three-unit residential building at 101-23 108th Street in Richmond Hill, owned by Chang Nan Zeng, has experienced significant regulatory issues since 2021, with several violations and complaints predominantly related to unauthorized modifications and safety concerns. Built in 1980 and originally designated as a two-family house, the property underwent unauthorized work in 2021, including the construction of bathroom and bedroom partitions on the first floor, installation of additional plumbing fixtures, and gas line modifications, all performed without proper permits.

This period also revealed multiple safety compliance issues, including an obstructed exit passageway, excessive accumulation of household items blocking clear passage to front doors, and concerns about occupancy beyond the legally approved two-family designation, with indications of converted "SRO" units in the former garage space. The building's violations record from 2021-2023 is extensive, with several fines imposed for various infractions, including $2,500 for illegal occupancy and $1,250 for failure to maintain code compliance.

Two Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations in October 2021 specifically related to failure to comply with commissioner's orders regarding garbage accumulation and obstructed exit passageways were documented. The property also experienced administrative penalties for not certifying corrections to immediately hazardous violations in November 2021, though these were eventually dismissed in December 2021. While the building was constructed as a three-story structure, the significant number of violations and complaints between 2021-2023 suggests substantial challenges with code compliance and maintenance during that period, though the most recent two years of data (2023-2025) show no further documented violations or complaints as of October 2023.