109-22 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11433

The two-family house at 109-22 Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica has experienced several significant issues over the past years, particularly in late 2021 through 2022, with recurring heat and hot water problems being the most prominent concern. Between November 2021 and April 2022, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues affecting both the entire building and individual apartments, with several inspections unable to gain access to units for verification. The building has also faced electrical problems, including power outages and lighting issues, with documented complaints in February 2022 and December 2021, though no violations were issued for the power outage incident.

A Department of Buildings inspection in February 2021 resulted in a partial vacate order, and while an illegal hotel room complaint was investigated in October 2022, no violations were found at the time of inspection. The property, built in 1933 and currently owned by Pedro Frias, has open housing maintenance code violations from an August 2021 inspection of apartment 1F, documenting various maintenance issues including a broken kitchen cabinet, defective plaster surfaces, leaky bathroom fixtures, and roof leaks affecting the ceiling. The building's history includes a fire incident at the adjacent 109-24 Merrick Boulevard that affected the attic and open windows, as noted in a February 2021 DOB violation.

While there have been rodent-related inspections, the most recent in January 2019 passed, following an initial inspection in December 2018 that noted rat activity. The building's documented issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to heating systems and various apartment fixtures, with particular clusters of complaints occurring during the winter months. The property has required multiple inspections for various complaints, with several incidents not allowing access for proper evaluation, and while some problems have been officially closed, many violations remain open as of the latest records available in 2023.