253-30 Craft Avenue, Queens, NY 11422

The two-family house at 253-30 Craft Avenue in Rosedale, owned by Money Perkins, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there was a serious cluster of problems in August 2018, with multiple emergency complaints filed regarding carbon monoxide detector safety, wiring issues, plumbing problems, mold, pest infestations, water leaks, and safety concerns regarding smoke detectors.

While these issues were officially closed by September 2018, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to inspect any of the reported conditions. More recent history includes a heat and hot water emergency in January 2020, which was resolved within three days. The building has also faced illegal conversion allegations, with multiple complaints filed between 2018 and 2021, including a complaint in 2024 that resulted in a partial vacate order being served.

The property has been cited for violations related to unauthorized modifications, including the installation of a bathroom and gas line, though these violations were eventually resolved with a $1,250 penalty. There were also some compliance issues with the Environmental Control Board, with multiple violations issued between 2018 and 2019 regarding failure to file required certificates of correction, though these were ultimately resolved with no penalties assessed. The most recent verified complaint history suggests relative stability since 2020, with no new emergency service requests or violations recorded from 2021 through the current date.