121-17 196th Street, Queens, NY 11413

This two-family house at 121-17 196th Street in Springfield Gardens, built in 1920 and currently owned by Anthony Goscott, has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety issues from 2018 to 2025. The most recent health concerns involve rodent problems, with violations noted by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in July 2023, and subsequent failed inspections in August and February 2024, though a compliance inspection passed in September 2023.

The building has open violations from 2018 specifically related to the second-floor apartment (2NDFL), including issues with a defective sink waste line, problematic plastered surfaces and paint in the bathroom, mouse infestations, wall maintenance needs, and a missing carbon monoxide detector. The property experienced significant incidents in 2021, including a building shaking/vibrating event that led to a full vacate order, and there are more recent complaints from 2023 about the building being vacant, open, and unguarded, though inspections in 2024 found no violations at the time.

Prior to these issues, the building faced multiple complaints in 2019 regarding various maintenance concerns including a toilet problem, ceiling paint/plaster issues, and concerns about electric/gas range appliances, flooring, and water leaks. While some of these past issues have been addressed, the recurring nature of rodent-related problems and the current open violations from 2018 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has undergone several rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024, with varying results, indicating a persistent pest control challenge.