14-25 Pearl Street, Queens, NY 11691

The two-family house at 14-25 Pearl Street in Bayswater, owned by Stella Emeagwali, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since 2021, with a particularly significant cluster of problems in early 2024. Most recently, in February 2024, the building received a violation for unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage, and earlier that year there were multiple complaints about plumbing issues (toilet) and heat/hot water problems, though some were resolved quickly. The building's history shows persistent heating and plumbing challenges, with at least four separate heat/hot water complaints documented between 2021-2024, including both apartment-specific and building-wide issues.

Additionally, there have been multiple plumbing complaints involving toilets, sinks, and water supply problems, many of which suffered from access issues during inspections. The property has also faced some health and safety concerns, including an indoor air quality complaint regarding sewage odor in October 2023, and an infestation issue in 2020 where roaches were reported in Apartment 1. Several housing maintenance code violations were recorded in 2020 relating to various issues in Apartment 1, including door repairs and washbasin waste line problems.

While most of these violations have been closed, the pattern of recurring plumbing and heating issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. More recently, in 2024, the building received a violation for not properly maintaining garbage/recycling storage areas. Despite these numerous complaints and violations, it's worth noting that many of the issues were resolved relatively quickly, though some required multiple complaints before proper inspection access could be obtained.