194-18 Hollis Avenue, Queens, NY 11412

The two-family house at 194-18 Hollis Avenue in St. Albans, owned by Camille Martinez, was built in 1940 and has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heating and hot water systems, with emergency complaints logged in both 2020 and 2021 where HPD was unable to gain access to conduct inspections. More recently, in October 2024, there was an emergency complaint regarding cooking gas where HPD again could not complete an inspection.

The building underwent a significant violation notice (NOV) inspection in May 2022, revealing multiple issues including concerns about lead-based paint hazards, the need for proper gas leak notice postings, carbon monoxide detector requirements, and several safety and habitability issues in the first-floor apartment. There appears to be an ongoing concern about the building's legal status, with multiple "Illegal Conversion" complaints filed between 2020 and 2024, suggesting possible unauthorized use or modifications. The Department of Environmental Control Board issued two violations in 2021 regarding unauthorized construction work and improper gutter drainage, though these were resolved. Additional inspections have identified various maintenance issues including problems with electrical wiring, plumbing systems, and rodent control, though a health inspection in February 2020 resulted in no violations being found.

The building's documented history shows a pattern of inspection access issues, with several cases where inspectors were unable to gain entry to assess complaints, particularly in 2020-2021 and most recently in 2024. The property appears to have several regulatory compliance requirements that need attention, including an unresolved violation regarding the installation of a peep hole in the entrance door and various building code requirements noted in the 2022 inspection. While many past violations have been resolved, the consistent pattern of access denial to inspectors and repeated service requests suggests ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges. The building's age and history of multiple emergency service requests indicate potential areas of concern for tenant safety and comfort.