107-20 Liberty Avenue, Queens, NY 11417

The three-story, two-family house at 107-20 Liberty Avenue in Ozone Park, owned by Salvatore Garofalo, has experienced several significant maintenance issues, particularly throughout 2022. The building, constructed in 1920, faced multiple plumbing and heating system failures during 2022, including problems with hot water supply, cooking gas, and heating equipment.

Notably, an HPD inspection on May 16, 2022, resulted in violations related to hot water provision in the second-floor apartment. The building also attracted attention for potential illegal modifications, with multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints filed in mid-2022 regarding suspected illegal conversions and occupancy changes, though most inspections resulted in "No Violation Warranted" findings. More recently, in 2024, the property was subject to environmental control board violations regarding occupancy contrary to DOB records, specifically concerning unauthorized use of garage space for commercial purposes, though these violations were resolved.

The most recent inspection of record, conducted in February 2024, passed a rodent inspection. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with essential services in 2022, including seven separate complaints about water supply, heating, and gas systems, many of which resulted in closed HPD cases due to inability to gain access for inspection. While some violations were ultimately resolved, including a specific C-class violation for hot water issues, the pattern of complaints suggests historical infrastructure challenges that warrant attention.