145-16 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11436

The two-family residence at 145-16 Rockaway Boulevard in South Ozone Park, owned by Dinesh Prasad, has experienced significant maintenance issues in May 2024 that warrant attention. The building, constructed in 1965 and comprising two stories, has recently faced multiple interconnected problems, particularly evident from a series of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints recorded on May 17, 2024.

These issues included an emergency-level water leak with heavy flow, multiple paint/plaster problems affecting ceilings, doors/frames, and radiators, as well as several plumbing concerns including radiator and bathtub/shower problems. Most notably, there was an unsanitary condition involving pests that was classified as a non-emergency, though such issues can substantially affect resident comfort.

All these complaints were officially closed within a week, between May 18 and May 23, 2024, and violations were issued during the HPD inspections. While the prompt closure of these complaints might indicate responsive management, the clustering of these issues suggests there were significant maintenance challenges affecting multiple building systems, including plumbing, interior finishes, and sanitation. The fact that both emergency and non-emergency complaints were filed simultaneously across various systems could suggest underlying systemic maintenance concerns that might affect overall resident quality of life.