88-23 184th Street, Queens, NY 11423

This two-family residential building at 88-23 184th Street in Hollis, Queens, owned by Khokon Chowdhury, has been the subject of multiple recent complaints and violations. Most notably, between 2023 and 2024, there were three complaints regarding suspected illegal commercial use in the residential zone, and two complaints about potential illegal conversions, though inspections resulted in no violations being found at the time.

The building experienced a period of construction activity in 2019 that resulted in several significant safety violations, with the Department of Buildings issuing citations for inadequate safety measures, failure to maintain required logs, improper scaffolding placement near electrical lines, and other safety concerns, all of which were subsequently resolved with an initial penalty of $25,000 across multiple violations. During this construction period, a stop work order was issued but later fully rescinded. The building, constructed in 1925, has shown persistent concerns over unauthorized modifications or usage patterns, with multiple complaints spanning several years, including a serious category of "Illegal Activity" in December 2019.

Three consecutive complaints about unauthorized commercial use in a residential zone were filed between 2022 and 2024, though inspections did not find violations. The property has proper permits on record for various construction work during the 2019 period, specifically for plumbing and other construction work, indicating legitimate work was being carried out despite the associated violations. The building's documented history shows regular inspections and responses to complaints, though access issues were noted in two instances where inspectors were unable to gain entry to perform their evaluations.