122-20 Nellis Street, Queens, NY 11413

The two-story, four-unit building at 122-20 Nellis Street in Springfield Gardens, owned by Marlyn Mohamed and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, most notably related to unsanitary conditions. Between 2023 and 2024, there have been multiple complaints and violations involving mold and pest infestations, with the most recent incidents occurring in May 2024. While the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) conducted inspections for these complaints, it's worth noting that in several cases, no violations were issued despite the nature of the complaints, though there were documented violations for pest issues and mold in December 2023.

The building's maintenance history also reveals some concerning safety issues: in January 2024, Apartment 1 was cited for missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and there were violations regarding mouse infestation, though these were certified as corrected by February 2024. The building has a documented history of compliance issues regarding its original Certificate of Occupancy, which showed a former use as a funeral home. In 2019, violations were filed indicating that the first floor had been illegally converted from its original use, containing unauthorized kitchen and bathroom facilities.

While these violations were ultimately resolved, they highlighted significant concerns about proper building modifications. More positively, recent bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024 show no evidence of infestations during the recorded periods, suggesting that this particular issue has been properly managed. The building's maintenance records also indicate ongoing efforts to address various repair needs, including previous violations for door self-closing mechanisms and interior maintenance in Apartment 1R which were resolved in 2021.