14-14 Dickens Street, Queens, NY 11691

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 14-14 Dickens Street in Bayswater, owned by Veronica Owolabi and constructed in 2004, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly in 2023 and 2024. Most notably, Apartment 1 has persistent issues with sanitation, including open violations for roach and mice infestations (Class C violations), along with problems related to mold, defective ceilings, and flooring.

The building has recorded multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations between November and December 2023, including multiple reports of unsanitary conditions involving pests and mold, ceiling problems requiring paint and plaster repairs, and issues with windows. A September 2024 inspection revealed additional open violations in Apartment 1 concerning defective plastered surfaces, paint requirements, and a malfunctioning carbon monoxide detector. While the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations in its official reports from 2019 through 2025, the recent cluster of maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges in building upkeep.

The most recent 311 service requests in late 2023 focused on mold, plaster, and pest issues, all of which resulted in Housing Preservation and Development violations being issued. The current status of these violations is notable, as many were still showing as "Open" in the most recent documentation through September 2024, including concerning conditions such as visible mold in the boiler room and violations related to protruding gas lines, suggesting these environmental conditions have remained unaddressed for an extended period. The building has had three different owners since construction, with the current ownership appearing to have faced significant maintenance challenges, particularly since late 2023, as evidenced by the frequency and nature of service requests and Housing Maintenance Code violations.