111-11 145th Street, Queens, NY 11435

The two-family house at 111-11 145th Street in Jamaica, owned by Patrick Mclaulin, has a significant and complex history over recent years. Built in 1930, this two-story building experienced a cluster of serious maintenance issues in May 2019, including multiple complaints and violations related to heat/hot water systems and cooking gas equipment across both units. These problems resulted in several inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), some of which met with access issues, though violations were ultimately confirmed regarding inadequate gas supply to fixtures and hot water problems.

Notably, during the same month, HPD issued violations concerning unauthorized modifications, including a citation for an apparently unlawful cooking space and an illegal bathroom installation, suggesting potential unauthorized alterations to the building's original configuration. The building has faced regulatory scrutiny for possible illegal conversion issues, with a Department of Buildings (DOB) complaint in May 2019 regarding unauthorized use of space, particularly concerning a cellar area that had allegedly been converted from storage to residential use with kitchen and bathroom facilities. This resulted in an ECB violation with a $2,500 penalty, though subsequent cancellations of violations occurred in May 2020.

Additionally, the building's pest management record shows some concerning patterns, with rodent inspections in 2017 indicating violations, though a more recent inspection in April 2019 passed. While the property appears to have resolved its 2019 violations, the concentration of maintenance and regulatory issues during that period suggests a period of significant challenges for residents, particularly regarding basic utilities and building safety systems. The property's documented history through 2023 shows no major recent complaints, but potential tenants should note the building's past issues with heat/hot water, gas systems, and unauthorized modifications, which were most prominent in 2019.