116-02 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11420

The two-family house at 116-02 Rockaway Boulevard in South Ozone Park, owned by Shamati Maheepat, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of complaints occurring in May-June 2023. During this period, multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions, including reports of pests and mold, were filed with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though inspectors were unable to gain access for some of these cases. There was also a report of heavy water flow, which was classified as an emergency but similarly could not be inspected. Historical records indicate plumbing issues and complaints about cooking gas in October 2019, which remained uninspected as well.

The property has also faced regulatory challenges regarding its boiler systems, with multiple violations issued in December 2020 for unregistered boilers, including Williamson, Slantfin, and A.O. Smith models. While two of these violations were resolved with penalties of $310 each, one for the A.O. Smith hot water boiler remains active with a higher penalty of $625.

More recently, a significant number of violations have accumulated related to external low-pressure inspections, with active violations issued between June and September 2024 for failure to file required documentation for the years 2018-2023. These violations represent a pattern of non-compliance with maintenance and safety regulations, particularly regarding boiler registration and pressure testing requirements. The combined record of unresolved complaints, particularly regarding sanitation issues, along with multiple regulatory violations related to boiler systems and safety inspections, suggests ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges at this property. It's important to note that many of the complaints have gone uninspected due to access issues, indicating potential difficulties with maintaining regular access for inspections.