99-15 42nd Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

99-15 42nd Avenue is a 6-unit, 3-story New Law tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Chung Chau and located in the Corona neighborhood. The building has experienced a series of maintenance issues and violations over the past year, with the most significant problems occurring in early 2024. Notable current violations include inadequate lighting in the second-story hallway, defective fire escape equipment, and multiple safety concerns in apartment 2R involving non-functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, bathroom ceiling issues, and a water leak.

The building has also faced various infrastructure problems, including electrical failures (no lighting), plumbing issues (basin/sink), and unspecified floor problems, particularly affecting unit 1F which has documented rodent infestation problems. The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding bedbug and rodent inspections, with no reported infestations in recent years (2023-2025) and passing rodent inspections in 2010 and 2015. The recent pattern of violations and complaints, particularly those involving safety systems like fire escapes and detectors, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

Multiple 311 service requests in early 2024 resulted in some violations being issued while others were not, indicating varying levels of enforcement and compliance response. The building's history includes past issues with pests and unsanitary conditions, though recent bedbug reports show no current infestations. While some violations have been resolved, including certain self-closing door issues and specific pest problems, several remain open as of early 2024, notably those related to fire safety and electrical systems.