162-12 109th Avenue, Queens, NY 11433

The two-family house at 162-12 109th Avenue in Jamaica, owned by Carmen Morillo, was constructed in 1920 and consists of two stories. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in mid-2023, including multiple power outages and pest infestations that affected units requesting intervention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). In August 2022, a series of violations were documented in Unit 1, including issues with pests (specifically mice and flies), a defective carbon monoxide detector, and problems with bathroom ceiling paint.

Earlier, in 2019, the building faced multiple emergency complaints, including mold issues in Unit 1, problems with ceiling paint/plaster, and a heat/hot water-related complaint that HPD could not access for inspection. The property has recorded three routine inspections for rodent presence since 2019, with the last being a passed inspection in October 2018. The building's recent history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding electrical systems and infestation problems.

The most recent complaint in 2024 involved a food establishment letter grading issue handled by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). While many of these complaints and violations have been officially closed, records indicate that several inspections encountered access issues, and residents were advised to re-file complaints if problems persisted. The property is legally classified as a two-family house and has predominantly received non-emergency classification for its complaints, with some categorized as immediate emergencies (such as the 2019 ceiling and mold issues). The building's maintenance record suggests ongoing attention may be required to address recurring issues, particularly regarding its electrical systems and pest management, though many past violations have been documented as closed following appropriate corrective actions.