109-27 156th Street, Queens, NY 11433

The two-family house at 109-27 156th Street in Jamaica, Queens, built in 1925 and currently owned by Morsheda Akter, has experienced multiple concerning issues over the past several years. Most notably, there have been repeated complaints and violations related to heating and hot water systems, particularly affecting the first-floor apartment (1FL). In late 2018, a heat and hot water complaint was filed, followed by significant plumbing and water supply issues in March 2019, including inadequate hot and cold water supply and heating system problems, all of which were officially documented as Class C violations under the Administrative Code.

The building has also faced maintenance challenges, with a 2018 violation regarding accumulated refuse in the rear yard and a plumbing issue involving a defective bathtub diverter. More recently, there have been multiple concerns about illegal conversions of the property, with four separate complaints between 2023 and mid-2025. The most recent complaints from 2024 and 2025 regarding illegal conversions received inspection attempts, but inspectors were unable to gain access to the property.

A 2023 complaint about illegal work/permit issues also resulted in corrective action being requested. Additionally, the building faced rodent inspection failures in early 2018, indicating potential pest control issues at that time. Despite these various issues, it's worth noting that all documented violations prior to October 2023 were eventually closed, though some involved multiple inspection attempts and administrative follow-up.