148-52 87th Road, Queens, NY 11435

The two-family house at 148-52 87th Road in Briarwood, owned by Nitol Realty LLC, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues, particularly in the past two years. Most recently, in April 2024, the building faced problems with heat and hot water, as well as a slow water leak, resulting in Class C violations for excessive water temperature and various maintenance issues in the second-floor apartment. Between 2023 and 2024, there have been multiple documented instances of heat and hot water problems, including violations for overheating water fixtures and roof leaks affecting multiple rooms. The building's maintenance history shows persistent issues with water damage and mold, particularly in the second-floor apartment, where both violations for mold conditions and water leakage have been recorded during 2023-2024 inspections.

In addition to these ongoing maintenance challenges, the property has a problematic history regarding building code compliance. Significant violations were issued in 2018-2020 for unauthorized conversion of the basement into two additional dwelling units, resulting in penalties totaling over $53,000. These violations indicated illegal construction of additional bathrooms, kitchens, and partitioned living spaces. The building also faced Multiple Dwelling Registration violations and various stop work orders between 2018 and 2020, though most of these have been marked as resolved.

Prior to the current issues, there were reports of rodent conditions and standing water in 2020, with some complaints still marked as open as of October 2020. The property, constructed in 1950, consists of two stories and contains two legal units. It has undergone several emergency inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), with most recent violations occurring in 2024. The building's documented history suggests ongoing challenges with basic utilities and infrastructure, particularly regarding water systems and temperature control, though some violations have been addressed through repair and correction orders.