119-44 Long Street, Queens, NY 11434

The two-family house at 119-44 Long Street in Jamaica, owned by Solomon Steinlauf, represents a complex case with various maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. The most recent concern involves a heat and hot water complaint filed in January 2023, which the Housing Preservation and Development department could not investigate due to access issues. This building has a concerning history of heating system problems, with the 2023 complaint classified as an emergency.

Prior to this, the property faced several significant violations: a 2016 inspection revealed inadequate electric service to fixtures in the 2nd floor apartment, and a 2014 inspection identified the absence of required carbon monoxide detectors in the 1st floor apartment. In 2018-2020, there were multiple complaints regarding the property's use as a daycare, with investigation records indicating official oversight by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The building underwent scrutiny in 2018-2019 for possible illegal conversions and occupancy issues, resulting in several Environmental Control Board violations related to occupancy contrary to the Certificate of Occupancy, with penalties totaling $5,655.

The property also had documented safety improvements, as indicated by the certification of violations in March 2022, including the correction of carbon monoxide detector deficiencies in the 1st floor apartment and electrical service issues in the 2nd floor apartment. An initial rodent inspection conducted in May 2019 showed no violations. While some past issues have been resolved, the building has experienced recurring problems with heat/hot water service access and building code compliance, particularly regarding safety systems and alterations.