243-56 Mayda Road, Queens, NY 11422

The two-family house at 243-56 Mayda Road in Rosedale, owned by Carlisle Reece, has experienced several concerning issues over the past few years, particularly between late 2018 and early 2019. The most significant problems occurred during this period, with multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues.

In December 2018, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issued several violations for the first-floor apartment, including inadequate heat and hot water supply throughout the unit, a water leak over the kitchen ceiling, and multiple issues with ceiling repairs and plaster surfaces that required attention. One particularly serious violation cited was an illegal double cylinder key-operated lock at the building entrance door, which raised security concerns. In early 2019, a gas utility referral was made, but inspectors were denied access during their visit.

While some violations from the December inspection were marked as closed, several remained open as of October 2023, indicating potentially ongoing maintenance issues. There were also two official 311 heat/hot water complaints registered and investigated during this period, though HPD was unable to gain access to inspect one of the complaints. The building, constructed in 1920, consists of two stories and contains two apartments, with the documented issues primarily affecting the first-floor unit.