91-43 195th Street, Queens, NY 11423

Located in Hollis, this 2-unit, 2-story residential building at 91-43 195th Street has been under the ownership of M. Zahoorul Ansari since its construction in 1960. The property has a concerning history of maintenance and safety issues, with several open violations as of 2024.

Most notably, there are four active violations regarding the failure to file required annual bedbug reports since 2021. The building has documented multiple periods of pest problems, with 2020 complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests that were not able to be inspected, and 2019 violations specifically citing infestations of roaches and mice in Apartment 1. Other significant 2019 violations included problems with paint conditions, a leaky roof, defective plaster surfaces, and missing carbon monoxide detection devices in Apartment 1. In terms of more recent infrastructure issues, there were multiple service requests in July 2020 regarding electrical problems, plumbing issues, and wall conditions, though these too were not inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.

The building's history also shows a pattern of unresolved maintenance issues, with several complaints closing without inspection or resolution, including a 2020 heat and hot water emergency complaint and various wall, electrical, and plumbing issues. A complaint regarding an illegal conversion was filed in 2020, though inspections in 2021 were denied access. The property's maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and responsiveness to regulatory requirements, particularly regarding pest control and safety systems. While some older violations from 2019 indicate attempted repairs and resolutions, recent years show a trend of persistent open violations and service requests.