111-20 159th Street, Queens, NY 11433

The two-family house at 111-20 159th Street in Jamaica, owned by Chanchal Ahamad, has a documented history of construction and maintenance issues dating back to 2018. Between 2018 and 2020, the property experienced several unauthorized construction activities, including significant modifications to the front retaining wall and window openings, as well as unpermitted gas piping installations in the cellar and first-floor areas.

These violations resulted in an Environmental Control Board penalty of $1,250 related to the retaining wall work, though records indicate other gas-related violations were resolved without imposed penalties. The building, constructed in 1925, is a two-story structure containing two units. Of particular concern is a complaint filed in October 2020 regarding work done without the proper permits, though the inspector was unable to gain access after two final attempts in November 2020.

This incident stands out as the most recent and potentially concerning event on record. However, the property has also demonstrated some compliance efforts, with multiple permits issued between December 2018 and January 2020 for various types of work, including plumbing and electrical modifications. The most recent permit issuance was on January 31, 2020, indicating some level of regulatory engagement by the current ownership.