142-14 130th Avenue, Queens, NY 11436

The two-family house at 142-14 130th Avenue in South Ozone Park, owned by Philip Arnell and built in 1970, has experienced several significant incidents since 2020 that warrant attention. Most notably, between late 2020 and 2021, the property underwent a series of violations and complaints related to unauthorized modifications, including an illegal cellar conversion that created a Class B apartment, along with electrical work and plumbing installations performed without the necessary permits.

These violations resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations, with penalties totaling $4,375, though some were later dismissed. The building's egress system came under scrutiny in 2020, with a complaint about locked or blocked exits, though this violation was ultimately resolved in February 2023 with the vacate order being fully rescinded. Following the initial violations, there were ongoing compliance requirements that extended through 2021, including the need to correct immediately hazardous conditions.

While some violations were resolved or dismissed by the end of 2021, it appears there was a pattern of delayed compliance, with multiple ECB violations issued in 2021 citing failure to comply with previous orders. The most recent documented permit issuance was in May 2019 for unspecified work, though no further information about the nature of this work is available in the provided data. The building's two-family configuration has remained intact throughout these events, with the majority of issues stemming from unauthorized cellar modifications and the associated safety concerns.