129-03 Liberty Avenue, Queens, NY 11419

This two-family house at 129-03 Liberty Avenue in Richmond Hill, owned by Chanderlakha Ramoutar, has experienced a significant number of maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns occurring between April and May 2024. During this period, there were multiple emergencies related to heat/hot water and water supply problems, affecting both the entire building and individual apartments. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) responded to numerous complaints, though in some cases they were unable to gain access to perform inspections.

Notably, there were at least seven separate incidents involving heating/hot water issues and five plumbing-related complaints during this timeframe, with many classified as "Emergency" or "Immediate Emergency" situations. Additionally, there is a concerning pattern of complaints regarding unauthorized alterations to the building, with six reported incidents of alleged illegal conversions between 2019 and 2024. Despite multiple inspection attempts, in several cases inspectors were unable to gain access to the property.

Other concerns include a reported electrical wiring issue in January 2023, though no violations were found at the time of inspection. While most complaints have been closed, the recurring nature of the heat/water supply issues and the pattern of illegal conversion complaints suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges for the property. The building, constructed in 1931, consists of two stories and contains two residential units, as per its original classification.