107-08 Liberty Avenue, Queens, NY 11417

The two-family house at 107-08 Liberty Avenue in Ozone Park, owned by Nirmala Balisingh, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly related to heating systems and food establishment conditions. The property, built in 1920, has an active violation as of April 2025 regarding an illegal storefront or business sign. In early 2023, the building faced serious safety concerns when elevated carbon monoxide levels were detected in the boiler room, leading to the cessation of use for multiple gas-fired boilers and hot water heaters, though these violations were subsequently resolved with penalties totaling $7,500.

The building's heating system has been a recurring issue, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints filed between December 2019 and February 2020, and later in February 2020, HPD was unable to gain access to inspect reported heat/hot water problems. From 2020 through 2025, there have been numerous complaints regarding food establishment conditions, with multiple reports of rodent/insect issues, food spoilage, odors, and water problems, all of which were addressed or closed by the Department of Health. The building also has outstanding violations related to the failure to file required external low pressure inspections for 2020, 2021, and 2022.

While a rodent inspection conducted in June 2021 resulted in a passing grade, the frequency of food establishment complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has undergone some permitted work in 2019, with two permits issued for unspecified work. The pattern of complaints and violations over recent years indicates ongoing building maintenance challenges, particularly affecting the heating systems and food establishment areas.