120-43 195th Street, Queens, NY 11412

The two-family house at 120-43 195th Street in Springfield Gardens, owned by Latonia Monroe, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2023. The most concerning cluster of problems occurred in May 2023, when multiple simultaneous complaints were filed regarding heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, water leaks with heavy flow, mold, and ceiling paint/plaster problems.

While some of these complaints resulted in violations being issued, others were closed without violations due to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) being unable to access the reported rooms. The building also experienced pest-related unsanitary conditions in April and May 2023, and there were multiple complaints regarding cooking gas safety during this period, some of which resulted in violations.

More recently, in 2024, there were building code violations related to unauthorized plumbing work and illegal construction, with full stop work orders and oath violations being issued. These permits and construction issues, along with the pattern of maintenance problems in 2023, suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and regulatory compliance. The building's history of violations and multiple emergency service requests between 2023 and 2024 indicate that basic services and unit conditions have been problematic, though many complaints were ultimately closed without specific violations being recorded.