218-17 104th Avenue, Queens, NY 11429

The two-family house at 218-17 104th Avenue in Queens Village, owned by Yvonne Steele and built in 1935, has experienced ongoing heating and infrastructure issues in recent months. Most notably, there has been a concerning pattern of heat and hot water complaints throughout 2024-2025, with seven emergency complaints recorded between November 2024 and May 2025.

While some of these complaints were eventually resolved, including one incident in January 2025 where conditions were verified as corrected, others ended with inspectors unable to gain access to confirm the problems. The building has also faced multiple maintenance issues, including plumbing problems with toilets, and concerns about walls, ceilings, and window frames, particularly during a concentrated period of complaints in January 2025. The property is currently under scrutiny for an alleged illegal conversion, with a complaint filed in January 2025 that resulted in an inspection in April 2025, though the inspector was unable to gain access during their attempts.

While the building's maintenance history shows some violations were issued in January 2025 (notably including ceiling paint issues), many of the complaints have been closed without violations being recorded. The pattern of heat and hot water complaints, particularly during the winter months, suggests ongoing challenges with building systems, though some recent complaints have been processed more quickly with prompt closure. The most recent complaints from April and May 2025 continue to indicate potential issues with building systems, particularly heating.