137-08 175th Street, Queens, NY 11434

The two-family house at 137-08 175th Street in Jamaica, owned by Gloria Calhoun, has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past year, particularly concerning basic building systems. Most notably, from October to December 2024, there were multiple complaints and violations regarding heating and hot water systems in the second-floor apartment (Apartment 2), including both heating and hot water supply problems that resulted in emergency service requests and violated multiple sections of the Administrative Code.

These violations, which remain open as of the latest information, include problems with inadequate heat supply, hot water availability at fixtures, bathroom ceiling leaks, and defective plastered surfaces. The building has also faced recent electrical issues, with complaints filed in December 2024 regarding non-functioning outlets and lighting systems.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) attempted inspections in response to these complaints but was often unable to gain access to the units. While some heat and hot water complaints were resolved or closed after inspections were conducted between October 2024 and May 2025, the persistence of certain violations and the inability to complete inspections raises concerns about the building's maintenance response and resident access for inspections. The property, which was built in 1950, has two stories and contains two residential units, with the recorded issues primarily affecting the second-floor apartment.