131-02 140th Street, Queens, NY 11436

The two-family house at 131-02 140th Street in South Ozone Park, owned by Romel Persaud, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in August 2023 that warrant attention. On August 3rd, the property reported simultaneous problems with heat and hot water, electrical outages, and issues related to the electric/gas range, with all three incidents occurring on the same day.

These technical difficulties resulted in immediate emergency responses from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The heat and hot water problem was classified as an emergency, though it was noted that service had been restored by the time of inspection, with the disclaimer that tenants should file new complaints if the issue persisted. The electrical outage was resolved promptly, with conditions verified as corrected during the HPD's response.

The gas range issue, categorized as a non-emergency, was inspected but no violations were issued. While all three complaints were officially closed, the clustering of these incidents on the same day suggests a potential pattern of building system vulnerabilities that may affect resident comfort. The building, constructed in 1920, is typical of its class with two stories and contains two residential units.