125-17 Liberty Avenue, Queens, NY 11419

The two-family house at 125-17 Liberty Avenue in Richmond Hill, owned by Philip Baldeo and built in 1929, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning heating systems. In early 2025 alone, there were three separate complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with two of these complaints resulting in HPD inspections that found no violations, though one complaint could not be inspected due to access issues.

The building has multiple open violations, including one from October 2024 regarding a missing carbon monoxide detector in the second floor apartment, and several from July-August 2024 related to plaster repairs, electrical issues, plumbing, and hot water supply problems. The property has a concerning history of illegal conversion complaints, with at least eight such complaints filed between 2021-2025, though inspections were repeatedly unable to gain access to the premises for verification.

Additionally, there are two active Environmental Control Board violations from 2018 related to electrical wiring and non-compliance penalties totaling $1,750, and a rodent inspection system failure in August 2022. Multiple housing maintenance code violations remain open, including issues with hot water supply, electrical systems, and general maintenance of both apartments. The building has received several permits for plumbing and electrical work between 2019-2025, suggesting ongoing maintenance activity, but the persistent nature of heating system problems and various open violations indicates continuing maintenance challenges.