105-10 132nd Street, Queens, NY 11419

The two-family house at 105-10 132nd Street in Richmond Hill, built in 1920 and currently owned by Bramadath Choon, has experienced several significant incidents, particularly in 2021. Most notably, there were multiple violations and complaints regarding the building's occupancy status and illegal modifications. In August 2021, violations were documented related to illegal cellar usage, including an unlawful cooking space with gas range installation, and unauthorized plumbing fixtures including a shower stall, wash basin, water closet, and sink.

These modifications prompted both Department of Buildings and Environmental Control Board actions, with the ECB imposing a $2,500 penalty for unauthorized cellar apartment conversion. In March 2022, a further violation was issued regarding failure to certify correction of an immediately hazardous ECB violation, though this was subsequently dismissed in April 2022. The building also experienced two notable service complaints in 2021: an emergency heat/hot water issue in February that was promptly corrected, and a pest-related unsanitary condition in August that, following inspection, resulted in no violations being issued.

An attempted inspection related to an illegal conversion complaint in November 2021 was unsuccessful due to inspector access issues. Earlier, in April 2018, the property underwent a rodent inspection which resulted in a passing grade. While some of these issues have been resolved, the history suggests previous challenges with building code compliance and maintenance that potential tenants should be aware of.