109-38 113th Street, Queens, NY 11420

The two-family house at 109-38 113th Street in Richmond Hill, owned by Yogmattie Singh, has a concerning pattern of heat and hot water issues over the past five years. Most recently, in February 2025, the building experienced inadequate heat or hot water throughout, with violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) despite limited access to inspect all units. A similar situation occurred in January 2025, though this time violations were confirmed through an apartment inspection.

These heating system problems are not isolated incidents; the building faced comparable heat and hot water complaints in February 2020, which could not be fully investigated due to access issues. All three of these recent complaints were classified as emergency situations and ultimately resulted in closed cases, though open violations may still require attention. In addition to the heating issues, there was an illegal conversion complaint filed in June 2024 for a location associated with the building (11420), which was inspected in May 2025.

However, inspectors were unable to gain access during their final attempt to verify the conversion. While there is no direct link to the current owner's responsibility in this case, it represents another potential area of concern for the property. The building, constructed in 1935, has experienced recurring infrastructure issues specific to its heating system, which have persisted across different administrations and management styles over multiple years.