83-05 149th Avenue, Queens, NY 11414

The two-family house at 83-05 149th Avenue in Howard Beach, owned by Renata Knapik, has experienced several notable issues since 2019, with the most recent being a plumbing complaint regarding a basin/sink in April 2024 that HPD was unable to inspect. Between late 2019 and 2020, the property faced multiple heat and hot water complaints, primarily in January 2020, where HPD repeatedly could not gain access to conduct necessary inspections. During this period, there were also safety concerns including carbon monoxide and smoke detector issues reported in January 2020.

The building's history includes a significant Department of Buildings (DOB) violation in January 2020 for unauthorized work, specifically the installation of partitions, water lines, and a gas line in the cellar, for which a $2,500 penalty was imposed. An illegal conversion complaint was filed in May 2019, leading to an Oath violation being served in January 2020. The property has undergone several permitted work projects, with the most recent permit issued in May 2024.

A notable complication arose in September 2020 when there was a failure to certify correction of an immediately hazardous ECB violation, though this was later dismissed in February 2021. The building's inspection history shows a pattern of access issues for inspectors, particularly during the multiple heat/hot water complaints in early 2020 and more recently in the 2024 plumbing complaint. While some permits have been issued in recent years, including three electrical work permits between 2020 and 2024, the recurring pattern of compliance issues and access problems for inspections suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and regulatory compliance.