111-26 106th Street, Queens, NY 11417

The two-family house at 111-26 106th Street in Ozone Park, owned by Jason Lau, has a documented history of maintenance issues, particularly during the latter part of 2019 and early 2020. Most notably, there was a significant and prolonged series of heat and hot water system problems in late 2019, with multiple complaints filed between October and December 2019 regarding both apartment-specific and building-wide issues. These incidents culminated in January 2020 with Housing Maintenance Code violations on the second floor for inadequate heat and hot water supply, though these violations were certified as corrected by January 17, 2020.

The building also experienced several other maintenance issues during this period, including plumbing problems affecting the bathtub/shower and toilet (classified as emergency situations), sewage issues, and concerns with various appliances such as the refrigerator and intercom system. While most of these complaints were addressed within a reasonable timeframe, multiple inspection attempts were required, and in some cases, access to units could not be obtained for verification of the reported problems. More recently, there are several open violations from January 2020 related to the second-floor apartment, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors and various bathroom fixture problems, as well as a violation concerning items obstructing the public hall on the second story.

An investigation into a complaint about an illegal conversion was conducted in March 2020, but inspectors reportedly could not gain access to the property for verification. While some historical issues have been resolved, as indicated by closed violation statuses, there remain certain open violations from 2020 that warrant attention. The building's age (constructed in 1925) and the pattern of heating system-related issues during 2019-2020 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems infrastructure.