23-64 Mott Avenue, Queens, NY 11691

The two-family house at 23-64 Mott Avenue in Bayswater, owned by Marlene Pierre-lys, has experienced significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. The most pressing current concern involves window frame problems as of July 2024, with associated HPD violations, though this is not the first window-related issue for the property. The building has a troubling history of access issues during inspections, with multiple door-related complaints between January and February 2024, and similar access problems during heating system inspections in 2020.

The property has faced recurrent heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints between 2019-2020, some of which were not able to be verified due to lack of access. In 2020, several violations were documented including water leaks, pest infestations (roaches), and various plumbing issues affecting multiple units, along with identified problems with paint and plaster surfaces. More seriously, the building has faced regulatory scrutiny regarding unauthorized modifications and occupancy issues.

Three active ECB violations from 2020 remain, including improper door hardware installation, unauthorized construction of partitions, and occupancy contrary to the building's certificate of occupancy. These violations carry significant penalties totaling over $9,000, including a $6,250 fine for occupancy issues suggesting the building was operating like an SRO (Single Room Occupancy) with unauthorized partitions. While some historical complaints from 2020 were resolved, including a slow water leak, and HPD violations have been addressed (such as a 2024 window frame issue), the pattern of complaints and access issues raises concerns about consistent maintenance and compliance with housing regulations at this property.