104-19 125th Street, Queens, NY 11419

The two-family house at 104-19 125th Street in Richmond Hill, owned by Daniel Abaev, has a documented history of maintenance and safety concerns. Most notably, in late 2018, there was a cluster of unsanitary condition complaints, including multiple reports of pests, mold, and plumbing issues involving bathtubs, showers, toilets, and window frames. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to gain access to conduct inspections for these complaints, which were subsequently closed.

The building has faced several compliance challenges between 2019 and 2025, including multiple instances of inspection access denial, with inspectors unable to verify conditions during visits related to illegal conversions, illegal hotel rooms, and permit violations. A significant structural incident occurred in 2022 when the building experienced shaking and vibrations related to damage from a neighboring property's fire, though this vacate order was later rescinded. The property has undergone various regulatory scrutiny over the years, including a $5,000 fine in 2020 for violating COVID-19 construction restrictions, though records show this violation was resolved.

A more recent complaint from April 2025 regarding possible illegal conversion remains active as of May 2025, with inspectors again unable to gain access for verification. Notably, there have been no rodent citations since an initial failure in 2010 followed by a compliance pass, suggesting some improvement in pest control. Despite the building's age (constructed in 1910), these records reflect recurring access issues for inspections rather than persistent unsafe conditions, though the concentration of complaints in 2018 regarding multiple systems suggests a period of significant maintenance challenges.