144-32 221st Street, Queens, NY 11413

The two-family house at 144-32 221st Street in Springfield Gardens, owned by Troy Charles Brewster, has experienced multiple significant maintenance issues since early 2023. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water, with four separate emergency complaints related to these issues in February 2024 alone, some of which resulted in violations when HPD was able to conduct inspections.

More recently, in October 2024, there were two plumbing-related complaints concerning the bathtub/shower and basin/sink, both of which resulted in violations, indicating ongoing issues with the building's water systems. Earlier in 2024, additional plumbing concerns emerged, including an August complaint about water supply problems that resulted in violations. The building's maintenance history also reveals concerns about unsanitary conditions, with complaints about mold and pests documented in July 2024, though these were marked as non-emergency.

Of particular note is a complaint regarding an illegal conversion that was filed in August 2022 and remained open until May 2023, when a request for corrective action was issued and subsequently corrected, suggesting potential habitability concerns during that period. While the building was constructed in 2006 and typically would be expected to have modern systems, the frequency and variety of maintenance issues reported in recent years indicate ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance response. The most recent documented complaints from October 2024 suggest that plumbing and water-related issues continue to be a primary concern for residents, though some complaints were resolved relatively quickly.