116-59 120th Street, Queens, NY 11420

The two-family residence at 116-59 120th Street in South Ozone Park, owned by David Persaud, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems over the past three years, with four separate complaints documented between 2022 and 2023. The most recent incidents occurred in October 2023, where the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to the apartment for inspection, following similar access issues in March 2023.

Prior to these, a building-wide heat and hot water complaint in October 2022 resulted in violations being issued, while September 2022 saw plumbing and appliance issues that were inspected but did not result in violations being recorded. Additional context from the Department of Buildings indicates a complaint regarding illegal conversion at an adjacent address (11420) was filed in June 2023, though the inspector was unable to gain access during the final inspection attempt in October 2023.

The building's history shows a pattern of heat and hot water-related complaints, particularly concerning access challenges for inspections, which have hindered proper evaluation and resolution of these recurring issues. While some complaints from 2022 were addressed through inspections, the ongoing nature of similar complaints and the access difficulties encountered by HPD warrant attention.