145-30 Lakewood Avenue, Queens, NY 11435

145-30 Lakewood Avenue, a 2-family house located in Jamaica and built in 1937, has experienced multiple significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, particularly during 2023. The most pressing concern has been the presence of an unauthorized commercial laundry operation in violation of R-4 district regulations, which was documented in May 2023 with 13 washing machines, 14 gas dryers, and 7 visible sprinklers, though this violation was later resolved with no penalties imposed.

The building underwent several safety inspections throughout 2023, revealing concerns including potentially defective electrical wiring, gas hook-ups, and plumbing work, though most of these complaints were found to have no violations at the time of inspection. A stop work order related to sprinkler system work was issued in March 2023, though this was fully rescinded by June 2023. The Department of Buildings has conducted multiple inspections of the property, with the most recent tenant safety inspection occurring in July 2023, which resulted in a compliance determination.

Earlier in 2023, there were complaints and inspections related to inadequate sprinkler systems, defective plumbing, allegations of illegal conversions, and various safety concerns, most of which were resolved with no violations or with the appropriate compliance measures taken. The building is currently owned by Shaikh Islam and is recorded as having 3 units, despite the documented issues suggesting potential unauthorized use of building space. While many complaints have been resolved or dismissed, the pattern of safety-related complaints throughout 2023 indicates a period of significant maintenance and compliance challenges for the property.