17-12 New Haven Avenue, Queens, NY 11691

The two-family house at 17-12 New Haven Avenue in Far Rockaway, owned by Juliet Gonsalves, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with particular concerns emerging in 2024. Most notably, there were two heat/hot water complaints in May 2024, resulting in open violations for hot water issues and defective carbon monoxide detectors in the second-floor apartment.

The building has faced multiple infrastructure challenges, including plumbing issues (radiators, toilets) in January 2024, electrical problems (power outage), and various maintenance violations affecting both apartments related to doors, windows, walls, and general sanitation. January 2024 alone saw multiple violations issued, including problems with pest infestation (roaches), mold, and several items requiring repairs or replacement such as wood cabinets and plaster surfaces.

The property's history includes concerning complaints about indoor air quality (chemical vapors) in February 2024, and a significant environmental control board violation from June 2023 regarding unauthorized occupancy and installation of illegal fixtures in the cellar, with a penalty of $12,500 currently due. Past records show attempted inspections in 2021 regarding a boiler issue and 2023 concerning illegal conversion, though access was denied to inspectors in both cases. On a positive note, the building has maintained a bedbug-free status according to reports from 2020 through the present, with no infestations recorded in any of the annual reporting periods.