220-09 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413

This 2-family house, located at 220-09 Merrick Boulevard in Laurelton, Queens, is a 2-story, 2-unit building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Anthony Bracco. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly in the 2nd-floor apartment (Unit 2F), with multiple complaints filed through 311 and violations recorded with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Most recently, in October 2024, a water supply complaint was logged but could not be inspected by HPD due to access issues.

A cluster of complaints from October 2023, including issues with the bathtub/shower, basin/sink, water supply, floor, walls, cabinets, electric outlets, and a broken/missing window guard, were all inspected with no violations issued. The building's violation history reveals both persistent and resolved issues. An April 2022 inspection identified several lead paint-related violations in Unit 2F, including requirements to repair leaky faucets in the bathroom and address various paint conditions.

Earlier, in 2018, multiple violations were addressed, including mouse infestations, ceiling repairs, and floor repairs under radiators in Unit 2F. The building passed a rodent inspection in September 2016, though it should be noted that the most recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. While many of the recent HPD inspections have resulted in no violations being issued, the pattern of multiple simultaneous complaints across various systems (plumbing, electrical, safety) indicates recurring maintenance needs, with the most recent water supply issue remaining unresolved due to access complications.