106-43 156th Street, Queens, NY 11433

The two-story, four-unit building at 106-43 156th Street in Jamaica, owned by Glenn Sorensen, has experienced numerous maintenance issues and code violations over the past two years. Most significantly, there are multiple ongoing violations from 2023-2024 affecting Apartment 1F, including problems with plumbing fixtures (bathtub/shower leaks, bathroom floor issues, defective sink drain), electrical wiring, and various door/window problems.

The building has also seen recent activity related to unsanitary conditions, with complaints about garbage/recycling storage and pest issues in December 2024, though HPD inspections found no violations in these cases. In December 2024, the building faced multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints, including issues with paint/plaster on walls, window frames, electrical wiring, and flooring, many of which HPD inspectors were unable to fully assess during their visits.

More concerning are the open violations related to construction debris in common areas, with one being resolved with a $1,250 penalty and another currently active with a $25,000 penalty related to unsafe conditions during unpermitted construction work. The building's history shows recurring pest control challenges, with rodent inspections between 2013-2020 indicating intermittent problems, though some subsequent inspections in 2018-2020 passed compliance checks. The property has maintained basic compliance with some building codes, but the pattern of recent complaints and ongoing violations suggests persistent maintenance challenges affecting tenant quality of life.