229-03 148th Avenue, Queens, NY 11413

The 2-family house at 229-03 148th Avenue in Springfield Gardens, built in 1955 and currently owned by Carisse Lawson, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in May 2024, the building was found to have conditions attracting rodents, leading to violations by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, though a subsequent August 2024 inspection passed compliance.

Between 2018 and 2019, the property faced multiple emergency complaints and violations, including persistent water leak issues, electrical problems, and safety concerns. These incidents affected both apartments, with reported problems including heavy water flow leaks, mold, and defective plastered surfaces.

Specific violations from 2018-2019 included water leak issues in various rooms, mold problems, and electrical concerns such as faulty outlets and lighting, particularly in the first-floor apartment, which received multiple violation notices under New York City Housing Maintenance Code, some of which remain open. An HPD inspection in January 2019 found violations in the first-floor apartment's bathrooms and kitchen related to plaster surfaces, though many of these violations were subsequently closed. Throughout this period, the building has faced multiple infrastructure challenges, with most issues appearing to center around water damage, electrical systems, and interior maintenance requirements.