119-05 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11420

The two-unit, two-story building at 119-05 Rockaway Boulevard in South Ozone Park, owned by Antonio Buendia and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are currently open violations related to the failure to file external low pressure inspections for 2019-2023, with the most recent violation issued in September 2024.

The building's second floor apartment (2FL) has multiple open violations from March 2023 that raise serious safety concerns, including issues with window guards, hot water scalding above 130 degrees Fahrenheit, and problems with fire egress due to defective window bars. The property has also experienced recurring plumbing and heating problems, with service requests in 2023 (July and March) and 2021 (March) related to water supply, heat/hot water, and various plumbing issues, though inspections resulted in no violations being issued for these specific complaints. A cluster of maintenance issues was documented in March 2021, including reports of mold, sewage problems, and various plumbing concerns, though many of these were marked as "unable to access" during inspections.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of water-related problems, including slow leaks, which have been addressed through HPD inspections. Two recent 2023 violations (class A) remain open regarding the required annual bedbug report filings, and multiple building safety concerns were documented in March 2023, including issues with the front entrance door, stair baluster, and carbon monoxide detection devices. While many past complaints have been resolved with no violations being issued, the current open violations, particularly regarding window safety, hot water issues, and failed safety inspections, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges for this property.