103-25 170th Street, Queens, NY 11433

The two-family house at 103-25 170th Street in Jamaica, owned by Balram Harcharn, is a 2-story, 2-unit residential building constructed in 1920. The most significant recent issues occurred in July 2024, when the building experienced problems with both heat/hot water and an electric/gas range.

While the appliance complaint was investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and resulted in no violations, the heat/hot water issue could not be evaluated as inspectors were denied access to the apartments. This pattern of access issues continued later in 2024, when a boiler complaint was filed with the Department of Buildings (DOB) regarding defective, inoperative equipment or missing permits, but inspectors were again unable to gain access during their two attempts on November 20, 2024.

This property has shown recurring challenges with access during inspections, as evidenced by multiple incidents where authorities could not enter the premises to assess reported problems. The building's age and these persistent maintenance concerns, particularly regarding heat/hot water systems and boiler equipment, suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges. While some individual complaints have been resolved (such as the range issue), the pattern of inspection access denial raises concerns about the building's maintenance and oversight compliance.