99th Place, Queens, NY 11417

The two-family house at 99th Place in Ozone Park, owned by Amy Chen, was constructed in 2017 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues since its completion. Between late 2019 and 2021, there were multiple urgent incidents involving heating and hot water systems, including three emergency complaints about heat/hot water issues in September-October 2021 alone.

These problems led to Class C violations in October 2021 for inadequate hot water and gas supply to kitchen fixtures in the basement apartment. More concerning are the unresolved Class B violations from September 2021, which allege improper use of the cellar space including unauthorized living quarters and cooking facilities, suggesting possible illegal conversion of the building's spaces. The Department of Buildings has been involved with this property regarding serious occupancy concerns, specifically a complaint filed in September 2021 about an allegedly illegal conversion, with corresponding Environmental Control Board violation issued in August 2021 noting that the cellar was being used as an unauthorized apartment with kitchen and bathroom facilities.

While this ECB violation carries a financial penalty of $1,250, it remains active with an unknown balance due as of the latest records. A subsequent inspection attempt in January 2023 was recorded as "Inspector Unable To Gain Access," raising questions about the current status of the building's compliance with occupancy regulations. The most recent known issues were primarily focused on the basement apartment's infrastructure, including a non-emergency complaint from July 2020 regarding an electric/gas range appliance, though it's unclear if this is still relevant given the subsequent heating and hot water problems that followed.