142-28 224th Street, Queens, NY 11413
The two-family house at 142-28 224th Street in Springfield Gardens, owned by Ellen Brown, has experienced persistent maintenance issues since at least 2018, with a particularly troubling pattern of heating system problems. Most recently, in late 2024 and early 2025, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, including a significant complaint in December 2024 that resulted in HPD violations. These heating issues have recurred frequently, with similar complaints recorded in December 2022, January 2024, and throughout 2024.
The building has also faced other significant maintenance challenges, including door/window problems (December 2024), paint/plaster issues, and an unsanitary condition involving mold (December 2022). The property's history reveals concerns about unauthorized modifications, with multiple illegal conversion complaints filed between 2018 and 2024. Building violations from 2018-2020 suggest the property was improperly converted from its legally approved two-family configuration, with the cellar reportedly modified into additional living space.
There are several open housing maintenance code violations from 2022-2024, primarily related to repair and maintenance issues in both the first and second-floor apartments, including problems with walls, ceilings, and doors. The building's mechanical systems have also been a source of concern, with boiler-related complaints recorded in multiple years. While many of these violations have been resolved, the recurring nature of heating system issues and the presence of open violations warrant attention.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 4800 sq ft |
Floors | 2 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | 2 FAMILY HOUSE |

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- 14228 224th St, New York, NY 11413
- 142-30 Gar 224th St, New York, NY 11413
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