202-14 Hollis Avenue, Queens, NY 11412

The 20-unit, 2-story building at 202-14 Hollis Avenue in St. Albans, owned by Daniel Turkel, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, in April 2025, multiple complaints related to flooring/stairs conditions were filed, along with plumbing issues involving sinks and toilets, and concerns about unsanitary conditions including mold and pests. The building has a documented history of plumbing problems, particularly in Unit 3B (2024 violations for sink connection issues, leaky faucets, and bathroom wall repairs) and Unit B7 (2023 violations for sink connection and kitchen counter issues).

Structural concerns have been noted, including a broken marble stair thread in the public hall (2024 violation) and issues with the building's front stoop stairs (2022 violation). A 2022 inspection identified problems with the fire egress ladder on the second story, and there was a building stability complaint in 2021 that inspectors were unable to access. More recently, there have been ongoing issues with pests, mold, and sanitation, with multiple violations issued in 2025 related to walls, floors, and general maintenance. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a pest-free record according to bedbug reporting for the past several years, with no recorded infestations or required eradications.

All housing maintenance code violations listed have been officially closed, with some certified as corrected during 2023-2024. The property's most recent inspection history shows a mix of emergency and non-emergency issues being addressed, with the majority of complaints being investigated and resolved by HPD. The building's age (approximately 76 years old) and documented maintenance history suggest ongoing challenges with infrastructure and systems maintenance, particularly in the plumbing and structural systems. While recent inspections have generally found conditions to be within housing law parameters, there are several active or recently closed violations that require continuing attention to maintain acceptable living conditions. The building also had one documented failed rodent inspection in January 2021, though subsequent pest control reports have shown no further issues in this regard.