127-04 135th Avenue, Queens, NY 11420

The property at 127-04 135th Avenue in South Ozone Park is a 2-story, 4-unit residential building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Alfonso Pistone. The building has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past several years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in recent months. Between December 2023 and January 2024, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding safety issues including broken window guards, door problems, and plumbing concerns.

There are also significant active violations related to "Failure to Certify Correction on Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) ECB Violation" dating back to 2021 and 2022, which remain unresolved. The building has a documented history of rodent-related problems, with multiple complaints filed between 2021 and 2023, including recent July 2023 and 2022 complaints that resulted in confirmed violations requiring follow-up inspections. Sanitary conditions have been a recurring issue, particularly regarding garbage and recycling storage, with violations documented in 2020 and 2022.

Mechanical systems have also presented challenges, as evidenced by complaints about water leaks and electrical problems in 2020. The Department of Buildings has investigated several complaints regarding illegal conversions, including two separate complaints in 2023 (October and December) with varying outcomes, and there was a recent egress-related violation in September 2024. While some issues have been addressed, as indicated by "Closed" status on many complaints, numerous active violations and historical patterns of maintenance issues suggest ongoing building management challenges.