142-44 Sutter Avenue, Queens, NY 11436

142-44 Sutter Avenue is a two-family residence owned by Richard McCook, constructed in 1960 and located in South Ozone Park. The two-story building has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly related to basic utilities and maintenance. Most notably, in July 2022, Apartment 1 on the first floor experienced significant heat and hot water problems, resulting in violations for inadequate hot water supply and a defective carbon monoxide detector.

This pattern of utility-related issues is troubling, with similar heat/hot water complaints recorded in December 2020 and August 2021, though those investigations resulted in no violations. The building also faced plumbing challenges during this period, including water supply issues in July 2022 and August 2021, as well as an electrical power outage in December 2020. The property has a documented history of pest control challenges, particularly in 2016, with multiple rodent inspections showing a pattern of failures and the need for bait application.

More recent inspections in 2022 indicated an infestation of cockroaches in the first-floor apartment that requires attention. The building has undergone various inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), with several violations currently showing as open, including those related to hot water supply, carbon monoxide detectors, and pest infestation. While some complaints have been resolved without violations, the recurring nature of utility and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with basic building systems and maintenance protocols.