141-04 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11436

The two-family house at 141-04 Rockaway Boulevard in South Ozone Park, owned by Vlash Pepa and built in 1931, has experienced several significant issues in recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, in October 2019, the building faced a heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire building, though inspectors from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development were unable to access the property for verification.

A comprehensive inspection conducted earlier that January revealed multiple open violations related to safety and maintenance requirements, including the need to post proper notices regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and gas leak procedures in the first-story public hall. The building was also cited for not displaying its official registration number as required and for issues related to maintaining an accessible inspection certificate frame. Additionally, there was a notable complaint regarding possible illegal conversion filed with the Department of Buildings in January 2019, though inspectors were reportedly denied access during their attempts to investigate in February.

While these documented issues are significant, it's important to note that most of the violations appear to be administrative in nature, primarily related to signage and notification requirements, rather than direct impact on living conditions. The building's owner and management would need to address the open violations to achieve full compliance with housing maintenance codes, though the data shows that the heat/hot water complaint from October 2019 was closed due to lack of access during the inspection. As of October 2023, these violations had remained open for an extended period, indicating ongoing non-compliance with certain housing maintenance requirements.