102-17 129th Street, Queens, NY 11419

The two-family house at 102-17 129th Street in Richmond Hill, owned by Vijay Singh, has undergone significant maintenance and regulatory scrutiny since its construction in 2005. The building experienced multiple serious plumbing and sanitary issues in late 2020 and early 2021, with numerous reports of sewage problems, water leaks, and other unsanitary conditions, though most of these complaints were closed with no violations issued following inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Health (DOHMH). Of particular concern are several open violations from January 2021 related to unauthorized modifications, including illegal locks on gates and security gates, as well as issues regarding an unauthorized cooking space and rooming units in the cellar.

The building's certificate of occupancy is also under scrutiny, with an active violation pending related to improper cellar usage as SROs (Single Room Occupancy) with kitchen and bathroom facilities, for which a $2,500 penalty was imposed. While there was an investigation regarding illegal conversion of the property in October 2021, that complaint was ultimately found to have no violations at the time of inspection. The extensive service request and violation history indicates a period of significant infrastructure and regulatory challenges for this property, particularly during the winter of 2020-2021.

The building has also faced issues with access for inspections during at least two service requests in December 2020. While many of the initial plumbing and sanitation complaints were resolved through inspections, the property remains subject to ongoing scrutiny for potential illegal modifications and use discrepancies as evidenced by the active ECB violation and multiple open violations from January 2021. All the above information was retrieved from official NYC building and violation records, providing a detailed overview of the property's regulatory history.