101-51 115th Street, Queens, NY 11419

The property at 101-51 115th Street in Richmond Hill, owned by Sudamam Mandir, Inc., has a complex and concerning history dating back to 2021 when it was found to be operating without a valid Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) after allegedly being converted from a one-family residence to a church/worship center. Since then, there have been multiple significant compliance issues, including five active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations as of September 2021, all related to failure to comply with commissioner's orders to file a Certificate of Correction (C of C), with each carrying a penalty of $1,250.

The building was also cited for unauthorized occupancy and alterations beyond approved plans. In recent months, the property has generated numerous complaints regarding access for inspections, with the most recent complaint in May 2025 regarding an alleged illegal conversion.

Between 2024 and 2025, there were at least four other instances where inspectors were unable to gain access during their attempts to investigate complaints about construction without proper permits. A complaint from January 2024 regarding construction contrary to approved plans resulted in no violation being found at the time of inspection, while a 2021 complaint about the C of O status led to an oath violation being served. The building, constructed in 1925 and originally classified as a two-family house, appears to have undergone significant unauthorized changes over the past several years, with persistent difficulties in regulatory compliance and access for required inspections.