111-15 205th Street, Queens, NY 11412

This two-family house at 111-15 205th Street in St. Albans, built in 1935, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns centering around water-related problems. Most recently, in early 2023, a heavy water leak was reported and inspected by HPD, with violations noted for leak repair, damaged plaster, and defective faucets in the first-floor apartment.

The building has a concerning history of water supply problems, with similar issues reported in June 2022, along with appliance and refrigeration complaints during the same period. Heating and hot water system reliability has also been a significant concern, with emergency complaints about heat and hot water affecting the entire building in November 2021 and localized issues in May 2019. Of particular note is a cluster of legal and safety issues from mid-2022, when multiple complaints were filed regarding unauthorized cellar modifications suggesting potential illegal conversion to a 3-family dwelling.

These violations, which remain active, include unauthorized construction of partition walls to create additional rooms, installation of new plumbing fixtures, and conversion of the cellar space beyond its intended use as an accessory area. The Department of Buildings imposed penalties totaling $8750 for these violations, though the penalty balance appears to remain unpaid as of the most recent records. While the building has experienced electrical and mechanical system issues over the years, inspections in 2019 and 2022 typically found no violations, with problems reportedly resolved at the time of inspection. However, it's important to note that many complaints were initially classified as emergencies, indicating potentially serious resident concerns at the time of reporting.