117-21 134th Street, Queens, NY 11420

The two-family house at 117-21 134th Street in South Ozone Park, owned by Rajesh Doshi and constructed in 2007, has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, there are multiple active violations regarding illegal basement apartment conversions, with the Department of Buildings citing unauthorized residential use including kitchen facilities and bathrooms, resulting in unmet fines totaling $7,500. The property has faced recurring building maintenance challenges, with multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations showing a pattern of inadequate response to inspections.

Between April and July 2023 alone, there were multiple complaints regarding pest infestations, electrical wiring issues, door/window problems, and heat/hot water concerns, though inspectors were frequently unable to gain access to verify these conditions. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing infrastructure concerns, particularly affecting the first apartment, including water supply pipe issues, plumbing problems, carbon monoxide detector deficiencies, and various bathroom fixture complaints. Several emergency complaints have been logged, including heating issues and water leaks, though many were closed without proper inspection access.

Prior inspections from 2021 and 2022 revealed multiple violations related to apartment conditions, including plumbing defects, pest infestations, and construction code concerns. A rodent inspection from December 2021 passed, suggesting some monitoring of pest issues. The most recent building records indicate that while some historical violations have been resolved, there remain significant open violations requiring attention, particularly regarding the unauthorized basement apartment configuration and related safety concerns.