178-35 107th Avenue, Queens, NY 11433

The two-family house at 178-35 107th Avenue in Jamaica, currently owned by Wilson Jara, has experienced a series of concerning issues over the past two years, with the most significant ongoing problems related to heating systems. Between March 2023 and March 2024, there were multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints, including recent complaints in March 2024 that required HPD inspections. In late 2023, the building faced several access issues regarding inspections for heat/hot water problems, as well as complaints about cooking gas and plumbing issues.

A notable safety concern was reported in October 2023 regarding a carbon monoxide detector. The building's compliance history reveals more serious issues with potential code violations and unauthorized modifications. In December 2023, there was a Partial Vacate Order Served, and multiple complaints about unauthorized conversion from a legal two-family to an allegedly illegal three-family configuration, including a converted cellar level with additional bedrooms, bathroom, and kitchen facilities.

Previous violations included a 2022 fence-related issue and another illegal conversion complaint from 2022. While some complaints were resolved or closed without violations, others remain active, including a 2023 violation for work done without a permit related to the unauthorized conversion. The building, constructed in 2003, has undergone several modifications since then, raising concerns about construction compliance and safety systems, particularly regarding heating infrastructure and emergency systems.