220-24 Hempstead Avenue, Queens, NY 11429

The two-family house at 220-24 Hempstead Avenue in Queens Village, owned by Sena Khanna, has experienced recurring issues with heating systems and maintenance over the past two years. Most notably, there have been multiple heating-related emergencies in both 2023 and 2024, with the most recent complaint in January 2024 being resolved through HPD intervention.

The building has faced several maintenance challenges, including a sewage leak investigation by the Department of Health in May 2023 which found no health code violations, and multiple HPD complaints in January 2023 resulting in various violations being issued for unsanitary conditions (including pest issues), door problems, and flooring concerns. Three active violations remain regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspections between 2018-2023, and a January 2020 violation for not filing the 2017 boiler inspection report. In 2023, there were also specific complaints about building shaking/vibration and plumbing issues, though inspections either found no violations or resulted in an oath violation being served.

The property has a pattern of heating system complaints, as evidenced by a building-wide heat emergency in October 2022. While some complaints were closed without violations being found, such as the inspection for mold, the frequency and nature of the heating-related issues and various maintenance violations suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and upkeep. The two-unit structure, built in 1925, has experienced these persistent maintenance issues despite multiple inspections and intervention attempts by city agencies.