149-32 83rd Street, Queens, NY 11414

149-32 83rd Street is a 2-family home located in Howard Beach, built in 1960 and currently owned by Molly Ramharrack Samdai. The property has experienced several significant events in recent years, most notably a series of construction-related issues.

In March 2025, a violation was issued for failing to obey a stop work order, and in March 2024, work was being conducted without the necessary permits, with inspectors noting a full gut renovation in progress including exposed structural beams, removed partition walls, and new plumbing and electrical installations. While this violation was eventually dismissed in May 2025, it represented unauthorized construction activity that was reported to be 15% complete at the time of inspection. Prior to these recent construction matters, there had been concerns about the building's physical condition and safety.

In January 2024, there was a complaint about the property being vacant, open, and unguarded, which was addressed through a request for corrective action. Back in September 2018, the building was reportedly experiencing shaking or vibrating issues, though this violation was dismissed after an inspection determined it was due to vehicle impact. Throughout this period, there have been multiple instances requiring Department of Buildings involvement, particularly regarding construction compliance, though the most recent construction violations were officially resolved, with the March 2024 violation being fully recended in December 2024.