97-31 Eckford Avenue, Queens, NY 11417

This 2-family house at 97-31 Eckford Avenue in Ozone Park, built in 1960 and currently owned by Jaswinder Singh, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with particular concentration of problems in 2022. The most significant cluster of violations occurred in June 2022, when multiple issues were documented in the first-floor apartment, including problems with plumbing fixtures, carbon monoxide detectors, electrical systems, and a malfunctioning bell system. During this period, the building showed ongoing maintenance challenges, with additional complaints about mold, wall conditions, door issues, and heating systems.

The building's history also raises concerns about possible unauthorized modifications, with multiple "Illegal Conversion" complaints filed between 2020 and 2024, though inspections often resulted in access denial. Recent records from 2024-2025 indicate two active ECB violations related to failure to file required corrections and proper final inspections of previous permitted work, with penalties totaling $9,375. These violations stem from work permitted in 2016 and 2021, suggesting possible irregularities in building modifications. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance, with multiple complaints requiring emergency responses, particularly regarding heat/hot water issues in September 2022.

While some complaints were resolved without violations, including several door/window issues, others resulted in significant code violations. The property has also faced pest control challenges, with documented infestations of mice and roaches in the first-floor apartment in June 2022. The Department of Buildings has documented various safety violations, including issues with emergency systems like carbon monoxide detectors. The most recent inspection and complaint history suggests ongoing concerns with building maintenance and compliance, though some past violations appear to have been addressed, as indicated by their resolved status.