163-23 97th Street, Queens, NY 11414

The two-family home at 163-23 97th Street in Howard Beach, owned by Vincent Mazziotta, has experienced several significant maintenance issues, particularly during 2021. The property, constructed in 1970, has been documented as having multiple violations primarily affecting the second-floor apartment. A cluster of complaints made in September 2021 led to inspections revealing various issues requiring attention, including violations related to mold, pest infestations, and issues with paint and plaster on walls and ceilings.

Specific violations noted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development included a mold condition on the south wall (2 sq ft) in one of the rooms, broken or defective plastered surfaces on the north and south walls, and an infestation of vermin flies throughout the apartment. In addition to these conditions, several other maintenance issues have been documented, such as problems with a bathroom fixture (bathtub/shower), flooring concerns, and deficiencies in various building safety features. The inspections also revealed a carbon monoxide detector that required attention, multiple areas needing paint repairs, issues with a door fit, and concerns regarding the terrace masonry floor.

Notably, there was one emergency plumbing complaint regarding the bathtub/shower in September 2021. One significant building-wide safety concern was documented regarding an illegally installed double cylinder key-operated lock at the building front entrance door, which was ordered to be removed in October 2021. While many of these complaints were officially closed by October 2021, several violations remained open as of that date, including issues with stair repairs, doorway fittings, various surface conditions, and the need for specific paint treatments in the second-floor apartment.