178-27 147th Avenue, Queens, NY 11434

The two-family house at 178-27 147th Avenue in Springfield Gardens, owned by Michael Smith, has been in operation since 2007 and experienced several significant maintenance issues in 2021. The building's most substantial problems occurred during the summer and fall of 2021, when multiple housing maintenance code violations were documented in the first-floor apartment (1FL), primarily related to electrical and plumbing systems. These included multiple defective electrical outlets, exposed wiring, inadequate electrical service, and problems with various plumbing fixtures including sinks, bathtubs, and toilets, some of which were classified as emergencies.

The building also underwent a complex sequence of electrical issues, with two power outage complaints and outlet problems logged in September 2021. While most of these violations have been officially closed, the records indicate a pattern of electrical infrastructure problems that required multiple interventions. The apartment's maintenance history shows some earlier challenges, including initial rodent inspection failures in 2010, though these were later resolved.

More recently, the Department of Buildings issued a permit in July 2020, suggesting some level of work was planned or undertaken at that time. It's worth noting that during the 2021 inspections, several violations were issued for problems with walls requiring painting and plaster repairs, and there was at least one instance where inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate plumbing issues. The most recent documented violation from September 2021 involved a requirement to remove an illegal double cylinder key-operated locking device at the building's entrance security door. While many of these violations have been addressed and closed, the 2021 incident pattern indicates a period of significant maintenance issues that potential residents should be aware of.