149-07 Hook Creek Boulevard, Queens, NY 11422

The property at 149-07 Hook Creek Boulevard in Rosedale is a two-family house built in 1973, currently owned by Chenelle Samuels. The building has experienced significant plumbing and heating issues over the past two years, with most recent incidents occurring in June 2025 involving multiple plumbing-related complaints (sink, bathtub/shower, toilet) and a door issue, all of which resulted in emergency service requests. In 2024, the building faced multiple heat and hot water complaints, with some inspections being unable to gain access to units.

A series of violations from 2023 and 2022 indicate ongoing maintenance concerns, particularly in Apartment 2, including problems with water leaks, bathroom tiles, and carbon monoxide detectors. The building has also been the subject of multiple investigations regarding illegal conversion and occupancy issues, with inspectors noting unauthorized use of garage space as sleeping quarters and construction work done without proper permits, though access issues during inspections have complicated resolution. The property has a notable pattern of housing maintenance code violations and complaints, particularly concerning plumbing systems, with multiple emergency service requests related to sinks, showers, and toilets.

The building's heat and hot water system has been a recurring problem, with multiple complaints in early 2024. The Department of Buildings has active violations as of 2023 regarding unauthorized construction and occupancy modifications, with specific concerns about the conversion of garage space into a living area. Several inspection attempts for various complaints resulted in inspectors being unable to gain access to the units, leading to closed complaints and a vacate order. While some earlier complaints were resolved, such as plumbing issues investigated in late May 2025 that were found not to violate housing laws, the pattern of recent complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.