134-11 161st Street, Queens, NY 11434

The two-family house at 134-11 161st Street in Jamaica, owned by Cheryl King, has experienced persistent heating and hot water issues, particularly evident during a severe period of complaints between January and March 2023. During this three-month span alone, there were at least ten separate complaints about heating and hot water problems, with multiple instances where inspectors could not gain access to units for verification. Notably, a February 2023 inspection resulted in violations, and as of October 2023, there remains at least one open housing maintenance code violation related to hot water issues in the 2nd floor apartment.

This building's heating system history shows a troubling pattern, with earlier violations documented in 2018 and additional boiler-related complaints in late 2019, including issues requiring a $625 fine for necessary equipment modifications such as low water cutoffs and relief valves. There was also a subsequent $1,250 ECB violation in 2021 related to failure to comply with a prior order regarding boiler maintenance. The property records suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding the building's heating and hot water systems, with both emergency and non-emergency complaints consistently recorded over several years.

The building's two-story, two-family configuration was constructed in 1945, and despite these persistent issues, most complaints have been officially closed without clear resolution information beyond general statements about access issues for inspections. While some violations appear to have been addressed through fines and repairs, the recurring nature of heating system complaints raises concerns about the long-term reliability of building systems. The most recent documented complaints from 2023 indicate a significant and unresolved pattern of heating and hot water issues, with 2022-2023 being particularly problematic months for residents.