138-19 Lafayette Street, Queens, NY 11417

The property at 138-19 Lafayette Street in Ozone Park, owned by Lucy Chen, is a two-family house built in 1960 that has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years. Most recently, in June 2024, a Class C violation was documented in Apartment 1 regarding scalding hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures, which was certified in July 2024.

This followed a pattern of water-related problems, as evidenced by a 2019 complaint about lack of heat or hot water affecting the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. In February 2018, multiple violations were recorded in Apartment 3, including issues with mold in two separate locations (bathroom ceiling and one room ceiling), and a violation regarding a defective carbon monoxide detector, which remains open as of the latest available inspection. Apartment 1 also had documented violations in 2018, including issues with carbon monoxide detector compliance and hot water delivery, though these specific violations were subsequently closed.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring concerns about water systems and safety equipment, particularly in both apartments, with the most recent issues focusing on water temperature regulation. A building permit was issued in August 2020 for unspecified work under job number 440617628, though the details of this work are not provided in the available data. The persistence of some violations, particularly the open status of certain 2018 violations in Apartment 3 relating to mold and safety equipment, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.