116-35 195th Street, Queens, NY 11412

The two-family house at 116-35 195th Street in St. Albans, built in 1920 and currently owned by Clarissa Mercedes, has a documented history of maintenance issues and violations, particularly affecting the second apartment. Most concerning are the six open violations from 2021-2022, including safety issues with insecure handrails and defective brick treads at the front stairs, as well as multiple problems in Apartment 2 involving broken windows, mold conditions, and a pest infestation.

The building has experienced several emergencies requiring HPD intervention, most notably a heat/hot water complaint in September 2022, for which inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. During July 2020, multiple violations were documented including pest infestation, mold, and window issues in Apartment 2, with some violations being upgraded to Class B status due to their severity. Earlier complaints from 2019 regarding paint/plaster issues in windows/frames and ceilings were also documented, though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate these conditions.

The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly in Apartment 2, with recurring issues related to windows, mold, and pest control. There are multiple instances where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate complaints, which resulted in some cases being closed without resolution. While some older violations from 2019-2020 have been addressed and closed, several open violations remain as of the latest available data from 2023, indicating ongoing maintenance needs that require attention. The property has been regularly inspected between 2019 and 2021, with various categories of violations issued including unsafe electrical wiring conditions in the public hall, which is particularly noteworthy from a safety perspective.