23-29 Mott Avenue, Queens, NY 11691

The two-family house at 23-29 Mott Avenue in Bayswater, owned by Clayton Mcdonald, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent months that merit attention. Most notably, in October 2024, the property faced multiple complaints and subsequent violations, including unsanitary conditions involving mold and pests, as well as electrical issues with an outlet/switch.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) conducted inspections on November 6, 2024, and issued violations that required the owner to repair visible mold in the bathroom ceiling (less than 10 square feet) and address a broken electrical outlet in the kitchen, both in Apartment 1. These violations were certified as corrected in December 2024. Additionally, there is an outstanding violation from January 2024 for Apartment 2 (2nd floor), which requires painting with light-colored paint to the satisfaction of HPD throughout all ceilings and walls in the entire apartment.

While the recent violations from October 2024 have been addressed, the 2024 issues indicate a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly with electrical systems and apartment conditions, that have required intervention from city agencies. The building, constructed in 1960, consists of two stories and was built in compliance with the two-family house classification. The property's age, combined with the recent history of maintenance issues, suggests that ongoing attention to building systems and habitability conditions may be necessary.