144-23 231st Street, Queens, NY 11413

The property at 144-23 231st Street in Rosedale, owned by Hassen Lopez, is a 2-family house constructed in 1920. Recent investigations and complaints from 2023 reveal substantial ongoing maintenance issues, with three open violations as of July 2023 related to illegal occupancy status and unpermitted improvements, including the use of the cellar as an illegal apartment with cooking facilities. The building faces significant penalties totaling $12,500 for these violations.

The property has experienced recurring problems with water and sanitation in 2022-2023, including multiple complaints about mold, plumbing issues (toilets, bathtubs/showers), and water leaks, many of which could not be properly inspected due to lack of access. An October 2022 heating system failure affecting the entire building was also reported. Most recently, complaints were filed in July 2023 regarding mold, water leaks, and ceiling issues, though inspections either did not find violations or faced access issues.

The building's current configuration appears to be in violation of both NYC Building Codes and Housing Maintenance Codes, with the Department of Buildings having initiated a complaint regarding illegal conversion. Multiple service requests and housing maintenance code complaints dating back to 2022 show a pattern of unmet maintenance needs and access issues preventing proper inspections. While some of these complaints have been closed through inspection or resolution, the persistence of certain issues and the existence of open violations suggest ongoing building maintenance and compliance challenges. The property is classified as a 2-family house but has apparently been operating with unpermitted additional units and facilities, which remains a significant regulatory concern.