126-05 101st Avenue, Queens, NY 11419

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 126-05 101st Avenue in Richmond Hill, owned by Abuhelen Hossain, has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past several years. Most recently, in December 2023, there were two heat/hot water complaints - one affecting the entire building and another focused on a specific apartment - but inspections either could not gain access or found no violations. A pattern of inspection access issues is notable, with similar circumstances occurring in October 2022 regarding heat/hot water complaints.

The building received several violations and maintenance issues in late 2023, particularly affecting the first-floor apartment (1STFLO), including problems with mice infestation, defective smoke detectors, broken mechanical ventilation in the bathroom, and pest control issues involving roaches. The building's infrastructure also required attention, with violations noted for a malfunctioning front entrance door self-closure system and missing heating system notice requirements. However, there were no reported bedbug infestations during the last two reporting periods (2022-2023 and 2020-2021), and the most recent bedbug report from July 2024 indicates no infested units, no eradications, and no re-infestations.

An April 2024 inspection revealed a violation regarding the filing of annual bedbug reports, though this appears to be more administrative than indicative of an infestation problem. The building's recent history shows a cluster of maintenance issues primarily affecting the first-floor unit and common areas, with particular attention needed to the heating system and pest control measures. While many violations have been addressed and closed, there remains one open violation from December 2023 regarding the posting of heating system information in the public hall. The age of the building (constructed in 2004) and its relatively recent construction timeline suggests that while some maintenance issues are typical for any residential building, the pattern of heating system complaints and pest-related problems indicates ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance infrastructure.