150-18 99th Place, Queens, NY 11417

The two-family house at 150-18 99th Place in Ozone Park, owned by Saiful Islam, has experienced several concerning issues between 2019 and 2023. The building, constructed in 1930, has faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple emergency complaints filed in late 2020 through 2021 indicating inadequate heating throughout the building and in individual apartments. In January 2021, violations were issued for ceiling paint/plaster issues, and there was a documented water leak problem.

More recently, in July 2022, an inspection revealed carbon monoxide detector issues in the first-floor apartment that remain open. The property has also faced challenges related to building maintenance, including garbage/recycling storage problems in July 2022. Significantly, the building was cited for illegal transient use in 2021, with violations issued for lacking required fire safety systems (sprinklers and fire alarms) in the first-floor apartment, though these violations were subsequently resolved.

This period of illegal occupancy allegedly involved short-term stays with multiple guests. Multiple Department of Buildings inspections over the years have been hampered by inability to gain access, which raises concerns about maintenance response protocols. The building's recent history shows a pattern of maintenance issues, particularly during the winter months, though many of these complaints were ultimately either closed without violations or were resolved through inspections.