107-54 126th Street, Queens, NY 11419

The two-family house at 107-54 126th Street in Richmond Hill, owned by Kamla Gangapersad, has experienced multiple significant maintenance issues since early 2023. The building, constructed in 1925, has a concerning pattern of heat and hot water problems, with at least six documented complaints between January and May 2023.

These emergency complaints generally involved inadequate heat or hot water, though some inspections were hindered by lack of access. Violations were issued during several of these incidents, including two instances in March 2023 and one in January 2023. In addition to HVAC concerns, the property faced electrical issues, including two power outage incidents in March 2023 and problems with electric/gas ranges.

A plumbing emergency was also reported in January 2023 related to water supply. While most of these complaints have been closed, with HPD conducting inspections in most cases, the repeated nature of the heat and hot water issues, particularly during the winter months, suggests an ongoing infrastructure challenge. It's worth noting that some complaints were resolved without violations being issued, and in some cases, tenants reported that conditions had improved, though the need for multiple complaints suggests the problems were significant at the time.