17 West 20th Road, Queens, NY 11693

The two-family house at 17 West 20th Road in Broad Channel, owned by Matthew Maffia, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most recent being a mold-related unsanitary condition reported in September 2024. This issue resulted in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though the exact nature and resolution timeline of these violations is subject to HPD's standard corrective procedures.

Earlier in the same year, the property faced multiple heating and hot water system problems in January 2024, with three separate complaints filed regarding inadequate service, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. These complaints were verified through inspections of multiple units, resulting in HPD violations, though records indicate some access issues during inspections.

Additional concerns emerged in January 2024 regarding indoor air quality, specifically relating to chemical vapors, gases, or odors, which were investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), though no formal violations were issued and only an advisory was provided. While the building's issues from 2024 appear to have been addressed through the respective agency inspections and resolutions, the recent mold complaint from September 2024 marks an ongoing pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly related to moisture control and building systems. The property, constructed in 2004, consists of two stories and was classified as a two-family house at the time of construction.