87-36 165th Street, Queens, NY 11432

The property at 87-36 165th Street in Jamaica Hills is a three-story, two-family house built in 1970, currently owned by Nazneen Khanom. The building has a significant history of regulatory issues, particularly concerning illegal conversions and improper construction practices. Most notably, there have been at least two active complaints in 2024 (September and January) regarding illegal conversions, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their attempts to investigate.

In 2021, the property faced multiple construction-related violations, including failure to maintain proper worker training and certification requirements, resulting in penalties totaling $12,500. During this period, the building was under investigation for unauthorized construction work, with records showing unauthorized partitioning and bathroom installations. The building's recent history includes several compliance issues related to construction safety training requirements, though these were ultimately resolved.

In 2018, significant violations were recorded for performing unauthorized renovation work and illegally converting the building from its approved two-family designation to a larger occupancy, resulting in a substantial penalty of $47,400. While there has been some permit activity for the property in 2021, with permits issued for both plumbing and general construction work, the ongoing complaints about illegal conversions suggest that some unauthorized modifications may still be present. Additionally, a failure to file required technical reports in 2018 resulted in a violation, though this was later dismissed. The property has a documented history of access issues during inspections, with multiple instances of inspectors being unable to gain entry during their investigations.