109-02 Van Wyck Expressway, Queens, NY 11420

The two-family house at 109-02 Van Wyck Expressway in Richmond Hill, built in 1930 and currently owned by Mahadeo Jowalapersaud, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there are five active violations related to the failure to file annual low-pressure boiler inspection reports between 2019-2023, with a current penalty balance of $655.00. In August 2023, the building underwent multiple inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) for various issues including sewage problems, pest infestations, mold, plumbing concerns, and water leaks, though no violations were ultimately issued.

There was also one violation noted regarding an illegal double-cylinder key-operated lock at the building's front entrance, and a nuisance violation concerning a free-standing radiator in the first-floor public hall. The building has a documented history of rodent activity, with inspections showing both rat activity (2021) and periods requiring bait application (2013-2014), though a compliance inspection in 2021 resulted in a "Passed" result. The property appears to have undergone numerous inspection attempts for various complaints between 2023-2024, particularly concerning potential illegal conversions and unauthorized commercial use, though most resulted in "Access Denied" outcomes during inspections.

More recently, in 2024, there were two DOHMH food establishment complaints involving contaminated food and rodent/insect issues. These recurring maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep, though many recent service requests have been closed without resulting violations. The building's ownership has demonstrated limited compliance with required annual boiler inspections, as evidenced by multiple active violations related to inspection report filings.