218-36 Hempstead Avenue, Queens, NY 11429

The property at 218-36 Hempstead Avenue is a 2-family house located in Queens Village, built in 1930 and currently owned by Dong Guo. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly evident in early 2025 with multiple emergency complaints between January 6-31, all related to no heat/hot water conditions, though inspections confirmed restoration of services. Prior to this, there were several electricity-related incidents in mid-2024, including power outages and lighting problems, with one significant outage occurring on June 18th requiring immediate emergency response.

A notable inspection in June 2024 revealed multiple violations in the second-floor apartment (2NDFLO), including pest infestations (mice and roaches), broken floor and wall tiles, a leaking roof, and missing carbon monoxide detectors. The building's second apartment (Unit 2) showed issues with mold and defective wall tiles, though at least one violation related to mold (class A) was marked as closed. The property has a documented history of building and zoning compliance issues, including two Department of Buildings complaints from 2020 regarding an allegedly illegal commercial use of a converted garage space, though access was not granted for the inspection in one instance.

An Environmental Control Board violation from January 2021 confirmed unauthorized occupancy of a converted garage space. More recent environmental concerns were noted in June 2024 with a Department of Health inspection related to indoor air quality issues, resulting in an advisory to the property owner. While many recent complaints have been resolved relatively quickly, the persistence of heat and electricity issues, combined with multiple open violations related to habitability concerns, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges at the property. This analysis is based on available public records up to October 2023 and should be verified against current conditions and official sources.