172-27 91st Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

This three-unit, three-story building at 172-27 91st Avenue in Jamaica, built in 1910, has experienced numerous significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most recent cluster of problems occurring in late 2023. Between November and December 2023, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water issues, plumbing problems (including toilets and sinks), pest infestations, ceiling damage, and sanitary conditions including sewage issues. While the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) investigated these complaints, no violations were issued in response to the inspections. The building's history reveals persistent concerns about unauthorized modifications and safety violations, particularly in 2024.

There are multiple active Environmental Control Board violations, including serious issues with an unauthorized dwelling unit in the garage attic, improper plumbing and gas line installations, and a fire escape in disrepair with corrosion problems. The building has also faced questions about its occupancy status and life safety systems, with violations related to inadequate means of egress and the presence of illegal single-room occupancy (SRO) arrangements. Between 2021 and 2024, the building has accrued multiple violations for failing to file the required annual bedbug report, though this requirement is not currently met. A concerning pattern of access issues is evident, with inspectors frequently unable to gain entry to apartments during investigations, particularly regarding heat/hot water complaints.

Recent inspections in late 2024 resulted in violations being dismissed following inspections, although multiple active violations remain regarding unauthorized conversions and safety concerns. The property is currently owned by Trent Roth, and its regulatory history includes various emergency and non-emergency complaints, with inspections revealing a mix of resolved and ongoing violations. A rodent inspection from 2013 was passed, showing some level of compliance at that time. The building's documented issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding compliance with housing maintenance codes and building safety requirements.