107-48 116th Street, Queens, NY 11419

The two-family house at 107-48 116th Street in Richmond Hill, owned by Utpol Roy, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since late 2022, with the most significant problems centering around heating and hot water systems. Between December 2022 and early 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water systems, with six documented incidents where the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) either issued violations or was unable to gain access for inspection.

The building also faced electrical and plumbing challenges during this period, including two power outage incidents in January 2023 and water supply issues in April 2023, though not all these incidents resulted in violations. Looking at the building's history of Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints, there have been four notable investigations regarding illegal conversions or certificate of occupancy issues between 2018 and 2023. The most recent complaint was filed in January 2023, with inspections occurring in October 2023 showing "No Access – 2nd Attempt" results, similar to prior complaints from 2018, 2019, and 2020.

The building, constructed in 1920 and consisting of two stories, has had persistent issues with heat and hot water systems since late 2022, with these problems continuing into 2024. Despite multiple inspection attempts, access issues have prevented thorough investigations on several occasions, though some violations have been documented. The property's history of illegal conversion complaints between 2018 and 2023 suggests ongoing regulatory compliance concerns, with inspectors repeatedly unable to gain access for verification.