106-49 156th Street, Queens, NY 11433

The three-story, two-family house at 106-49 156th Street in Jamaica, owned by Rukon Talukdar, has experienced significant maintenance challenges, particularly during late 2022. In December 2022, the property faced multiple serious issues requiring intervention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including unsanitary conditions with pest infestations, problems with heat and hot water in apartments, safety concerns regarding smoke detectors, and issues with wall surfaces needing repair.

Specifically, violations were documented for pest infestations (both roaches and mice), inadequate heating systems, and safety equipment failures such as defective smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. The building underwent HPD inspections on December 14, 2022, which resulted in various violation orders for the first-floor apartment (1STFLO) including the need to address mouse infestations, roach infestations, heating system deficiencies, and safety equipment repairs.

While some violations were certified as corrected by January 2023, including repairs to a broken door frame and various painting requirements, there remains an open Class C violation related to heating issues in the first-floor apartment. The property has also had earlier complaints regarding heat and hot water issues in late November 2022, indicating potential ongoing problems with these essential services. These documented issues, particularly the combination of safety concerns and pest infestations, suggest a history of maintenance challenges that required multiple interventions and could impact resident comfort and safety.