156-02 107th Avenue, Queens, NY 11433

The two-family house at 156-02 107th Avenue in Jamaica, owned by Kirlyn Joseph, has been in operation since 1910 and is a single-story building with two residential units. The building experienced a cluster of significant maintenance issues in August 2022 affecting the first apartment, including plumbing problems with the bathtub/shower, carbon monoxide detector deficiencies, and an infestation of mice. Multiple violations were documented during an HPD inspection on August 3, 2022, including leaky faucets, mold conditions in the bathroom, and various bathroom fixture problems such as defective tiles, an insecure wash basin, and a need for proper bathroom ceiling height.

Additional issues were found in the kitchenette, including inadequate gas supply and the need for repainting. While most violations were closed by September-October 2022 through certification of repairs, one Class C violation regarding gas supply remains in an open status. The property has a history of rodent-related challenges, with inspections showing failed results in 2013 and 2015, though the most recent rodent inspection in 2015 resulted in a pass.

This suggests ongoing pest management difficulties in the building's earlier years, though there are no documented rodent complaints or violations since 2015. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of both urgent (Class A and B) and serious (Class C) issues, with particular attention needed to the building's systems, including plumbing and safety devices. The most recent documented violations from 2022, though they show repairs were made, indicate a period of significant disrepair that affected multiple aspects of the tenant's living environment.