133-17 121st Street, Queens, NY 11420

The two-family house at 133-17 121st Street in South Ozone Park, owned by Teekaram Bepat, has experienced numerous maintenance issues since January 2024, with particular concerns regarding essential services. The property has had recurring problems with heat and hot water, including three emergency complaints in January and February 2024, though reports indicate these issues were generally resolved promptly.

There have been multiple plumbing-related problems, most notably water supply issues in April 2024 that warranted violations, as well as bathtub/shower and sink problems in late 2023 and early 2024. The building has also faced electrical challenges, with power outages reported in April and June 2024, though these were not associated with any violations.

Of significant concern is an active violation from November 2023 indicating occupancy contrary to the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), specifically regarding an unauthorized cellar conversion featuring a full kitchen, shower, and multiple rooms. The property owner has also faced multiple complaints regarding access issues during Department of Buildings inspections between December 2023 and May 2024, including several for gas hookup piping concerns, which were noted as "Access Denied – 2nd Attempt." Additionally, there were emergency complaints in January 2024 regarding a door issue and various plumbing concerns, though most of these were inspected and resolved. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of infrastructure-related problems requiring regular intervention from city agencies, with particular attention needed to the unresolved occupancy violation and the pattern of access issues during inspections.