173-15 104th Avenue, Queens, NY 11433

The property at 173-15 104th Avenue in Jamaica is a two-family house built in 1920, currently owned by Albert Basal. The building has been the subject of multiple complaints regarding illegal conversions, with eight such complaints recorded between 2019 and 2024.

Most recently, an active complaint filed in July 2024 remains unresolved, as does a similar complaint from December 2022, with both cases reporting inspectors being unable to gain access during their scheduled inspections. Between 2020 and 2021, there were three complaints about inadequate or illegal fencing, with inspectors also unable to gain access in two of those cases, though one inspection in February 2021 found no violations at that time.

The pattern of complaints suggests ongoing concerns about unauthorized modifications to the building, particularly related to conversion activities, with access denial being a recurring issue during inspections. While some complaints have been officially closed, the continuing nature of similar complaints and the recent active complaint from 2024 indicate that these issues remain a persistent concern for the property. The building's age and history of complaints also raise questions about the property’s maintenance and compliance with current regulations, though it's important to note that some previous complaints did not result in violation findings.