104-05 177th Street, Queens, NY 11433

The two-family house at 104-05 177th Street in Jamaica, owned by Christopher Persaud, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in March 2024, there was a report of a rat sighting that the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene attempted to inspect but could not access the property. In 2023, a building inspection revealed multiple violations in the second-floor apartment (2F), including scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all fixtures, and in 2022, there were serious concerns about fire egress with obstructed windows.

The building has a documented history of plumbing and sanitary issues, with multiple complaints in April 2022 regarding sewage problems, slow water leaks, and various bathroom fixtures, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions. Additionally, there were several heat and hot water complaints in March 2020, indicating potential system reliability issues, and an electrical problem with no lighting that was investigated in December 2020. The property's maintenance record shows some attention to compliance, with inspections resulting in both "Close" and "Certified" statuses for various violations.

Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the current and previous two reporting periods (2022-2023, 2020-2021), and despite some initial rodent inspection failures in 2018, subsequent inspections have shown passing results. The building's age (constructed in 1930) and the pattern of service requests suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding plumbing, heating systems, and safety features. While some issues have been resolved through inspections and repairs, there are recurring concerns, particularly relating to hot water temperature control and access issues for inspectors verifying complaints.