69-18 Gouverneur Avenue, Queens, NY 11692

The two-family house at 69-18 Gouverneur Avenue in Arverne, owned by Anella Osborne, has experienced multiple significant issues since late 2022. Most notably, there are ongoing legal concerns regarding the illegal conversion of the basement into a separate dwelling unit, with violations issued in February 2023 citing unlawful cooking facilities and unauthorized plumbing fixtures. The Department of Buildings has documented multiple violations related to this conversion, including work done without permits and occupancy violations, though these ECB violations have since been resolved with no outstanding penalties.

The property has faced numerous maintenance challenges, particularly in early 2023, with multiple emergency and non-emergency Housing Maintenance Code complaints. These included issues with plumbing (toilets and radiators), door problems, pest infestations, water leaks, and ceiling plaster concerns. Of particular concern are the pest problems, with both emergency and non-emergency complaints filed in January 2023.

The building's basement area has been the focus of multiple complaints and violations, including reports of illegal conversions, blocked egress, and safety concerns. Historical records show some rodent inspection failures in 2011, though conditions may have changed since then. While many of the 2023 complaints have been closed, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure and habitability.