153-27 119th Road, Queens, NY 11434

The property at 153-27 119th Road in Jamaica is a two-family house built in 2007, currently owned by Albert Basal. The building has a concerning history of potential illegal conversion issues, with multiple violations recorded in 2021. These violations, which remain active or unresolved, include unauthorized use of rooms for living, improper plumbing modifications, and an unlawful cooking space in the cellar area.

The Department of Buildings issued Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations in April 2021 regarding unauthorized occupancy changes in the cellar, which was modified from ordinary storage to include apartment features such as kitchen and bathroom facilities. A penalty of $2,500 was imposed and remains due. Additional violations were recorded in November 2021 for failure to certify corrections on immediately hazardous conditions.

The building experienced an electrical power outage in July 2019, which was investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development with no violations issued. As of 2025, there is an active complaint regarding illegal conversion (complaint number 4987223), although the inspector was unable to gain access on the first attempt. A previous similar complaint from 2021 (complaint number 4841390) also resulted in denied access during the second attempt. The building's history suggests ongoing concerns regarding compliance with housing regulations, particularly related to the cellar modifications and unauthorized occupancy status, though many violations have closed or been certified since their initial issuance.