177-49 105th Avenue, Queens, NY 11433

This two-family house at 177-49 105th Avenue in Jamaica, built in 1930, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with particular concerns about habitability and code compliance. Most notably, there are active violations regarding illegal occupancy and conversion, with the Department of Buildings identifying unauthorized residential modifications and occupancy beyond the approved two-family configuration. Recent tenant complaints have centered around heat and hot water issues, with a May 2025 complaint remaining uninvestigated due to access issues, and multiple plumbing, electrical, and appliance problems reported between 2023-2024, though most of these inspections found no violations.

There has been a persistent pest problem, with multiple emergency complaints regarding pests in 2023 leading to violations for bedbugs and roaches in Apartment 2C, as well as infestations in Apartment 2, including evidence of mice. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing infrastructure challenges, including electrical outages, water supply issues, and various plumbing problems. Looking at historical records, there were significant violations in 2019 relating to building occupancy and unauthorized modifications, with multiple citations for failing to comply with repair orders and work done without proper permits.

While some violations from that period have been resolved, including bathroom maintenance issues, several remain active, including a 2022 violation regarding occupancy contrary to certificate of occupancy records. Though a rodent inspection in 2020 passed, the building's overall maintenance record shows recurring issues requiring tenant complaints to prompt inspections and resolutions. The property's bedbug reporting from 2022-2023 shows zero confirmed units during that period, with no re-infestation cases reported, though the previous pest violations suggest this may not fully represent the building's current condition.