197-23 91st Road, Queens, NY 11423

The 2-family house at 197-23 91st Road in Hollis, currently owned by Abdul Fakir, has experienced several significant issues in recent years, with particular concern regarding the property’s maintenance and habitability. Most recently, in early 2025, there were complaints about ventilation system problems and a basin/sink issue, though HPD was unable to complete inspections for these complaints.

In September 2024, the building faced multiple simultaneous issues, including violations related to unsanitary conditions with a pest infestation (specifically roaches) in the 2nd floor apartment, and safety concerns with a broken window guard. Other 2024 complaints addressed by HPD included plumbing problems (specifically involving a toilet), heat/hot water issues, and various door/window maintenance needs, including a problematic window frame and door.

The 2nd floor apartment (2NDFLO) has multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2022-2024, including requirements to address peeling paint surfaces, repair defective window hardware, fix bathroom door problems, and replace faulty carbon monoxide detectors. There are also two recent complaints regarding possible illegal conversion of the property from 2024 which resulted in access being denied to inspectors on multiple attempts, suggesting potential unauthorized modifications to the building structure. While some complaints have been resolved with no violations issued (such as those regarding paint/plaster and door/window issues in September 2024), the persistence of multiple open violations and recent ventilation and plumbing concerns indicate ongoing maintenance challenges at the property.