97-38 42nd Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

The two-story, 1931 building at 97-38 42nd Avenue in Corona, owned by Saile Gao, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning garbage and recycling storage practices. Most recently, in August 2024, there was a complaint about unsanitary conditions related to garbage storage, though no violations were issued following the HPD inspection.

This pattern of sanitation complaints has persisted over multiple years, with similar issues reported in July 2023 (violations issued), June 2022 (violations issued), and another general complaint about janitorial/superintendent services in July 2023, though none of these resulted in significant penalties. Looking back further, a 2018 complaint regarding defective/exposed electrical wiring was filed but the inspector was unable to gain access to the property for evaluation.

On a more positive note, the building's bedbug report for 2024 shows no infestations, with records indicating zero affected units and no instances of eradication or re-infestation between November 2022 and October 2023. This absence of bedbug activity over the past two reporting periods suggests effective pest management practices have been maintained. While the garbage storage issues represent a recurring concern, the relatively quick resolution of these complaints and lack of serious violations stands in contrast to some other buildings in the area with more severe maintenance histories.