120-19 101st Avenue, Queens, NY 11419

The two-family residence at 120-19 101st Avenue in Richmond Hill, owned by Oliver Mcnicholas, has experienced several concerning maintenance and safety issues between late 2023 and 2024. Most notably, in early 2024, there were multiple unresolved complaints spanning various categories, including safety concerns regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, heating system problems, and issues with plumbing, wall and ceiling conditions, and appliances.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was repeatedly unable to gain access to inspect the reported conditions, resulting in the closure of these complaints without verification of resolution. During this same period, there were two complaints regarding potential illegal conversions at a different address (114-19) in November 2023 and October 2023, though these were also marked as "Access Denied" on second inspection attempts, preventing confirmation of the conditions. Prior to these events, there were minimal documented issues with the property.

The sheer volume and variety of complaints in early 2024, particularly those involving safety equipment like smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, suggest potential hazards in the building's maintenance and safety systems. The ongoing inability to gain access for inspection purposes raises questions about the current state of building conditions and the effectiveness of maintenance responses to resident concerns. The building, constructed in 1929, remains in its original two-story configuration, currently housing two units.