133-23 226th Street, Queens, NY 11413

The two-family house at 133-23 226th Street in Laurelton, owned by Eashwardial Sooknanan, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in November 2023, there was a heat and hot water emergency that was resolved within two days. In 2021, the property faced multiple housing maintenance code violations, particularly affecting the first-floor apartment, including persistent mold issues, pest infestations, and various safety and maintenance concerns.

These violations, some classified as class B and C, included problems with the carbon monoxide detector, roach infestation, and water leak issues in the bathroom. The building also had documented problems with flooring conditions in both the first-floor and second-floor apartments, along with unsanitary conditions including mold and pest infestations. The property's compliance history shows several attempts to address these issues, with inspections conducted by HPD in 2021 resulting in multiple violations being issued.

The Department of Buildings records indicate concerns about zoning compliance and possible illegal commercial use, with four complaints filed between 2021-2022 regarding non-conforming use and certificate of occupancy issues, though some inspections were unable to gain access. A penalty violation was issued in May 2021 regarding a storage trailer on the residential driveway, though this was resolved with no balance due. While many of the 2021 violations have been closed, it is noteworthy that several remained open as of the most recent inspections, particularly regarding mold, pest control, and various maintenance issues in the first-floor apartment.