122-30 Nellis Street, Queens, NY 11413

The two-family residential building at 122-30 Nellis Street in Springfield Gardens, owned by Michelle Grotjahn, has experienced several maintenance issues and safety concerns over recent years. Most notably, in September 2022, there were significant problems with heat and hot water affecting the entire building, as well as issues with an electric/gas range - violations for these were confirmed even though HPD couldn't access all units for inspection.

A comprehensive inspection in September 2022 revealed multiple concerning violations in Apartment 2F, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, inadequate hot water supply, insufficient gas supply to the kitchen stove, and defective self-closing doors. The building's maintenance history shows recurring compliance issues, with open violations in 2023-2024 regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements, and a 2022 violation for locked access to the building's heating system. The property has a documented history of rodent inspections between 2009 and 2014, with initial inspections showing rat activity in December 2009, bait application in early 2010, and a failed inspection in July 2012.

Access to units has been a recurring challenge for inspectors, as demonstrated by multiple incidents in 2021 and 2022 where they were unable to gain entry to verify reported issues. While some violations from previous inspections have been closed, several, especially related to safety equipment and building systems, remain open. The building's age (constructed in 1930) and its designation as a "Converted Class A" building suggest it has undergone significant changes from its original configuration, which may have contributed to some of the maintenance and safety challenges currently faced.