120-46 131st Street, Queens, NY 11420

The 2-family house at 120-46 131st Street in South Ozone Park, owned by Todd Yovino, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2019, with the most recent being a power outage in October 2024 and a lack of heat/hot water in December 2023. The building has faced multiple heating system failures, with HPD responding to heat/hot water complaints in December 2019, December 2023, and more recently in October 2024, though inspections were often unable to be completed due to access issues. The property has a notable history of ceiling-related problems, with four separate paint/plaster complaints in November 2022, two of which resulted in violations being issued.

Additional issues in 2022 included a water leak with heavy flow, and in November 2022, there was a serious incident that led to a full vacate order being served after complaints of building shaking/vibration and concerns about structural stability. The building's maintenance history also shows concerns with unsanitary conditions, including pest problems reported in December 2019. The property's documented issues demonstrate a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and ceiling conditions, with multiple emergency complaints requiring HPD intervention.

While many complaints have been closed after inspections, the frequency and nature of the issues suggest ongoing maintenance concerns. The most recent building history indicates no significant new violations or emergency complaints beyond the outages and heating issues in 2023-2024, though the pattern of access denial during inspections remains notable. The building's age (constructed in 1935) and classification as a 2-family house are consistent with its South Ozone Park location.