42-20 National Street, Queens, NY 11368
The three-story, four-unit building at 42-20 National Street in Corona, owned by Ashraf Palwala and constructed in 1931, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, Apartment 3R has multiple open violations as of October 2023, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, defective self-closing doors, and an ongoing roach infestation, all classified as Class B and C violations. The building has also faced recurring plumbing and water supply issues, with six emergencies reported between September 2023 and October 2023, though the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) found no violations upon inspection.
More recent concerns include a refrigerator issue reported in March 2025, which was resolved according to HPD records. The building had significant infrastructure problems in September 2023, when multiple complaints were filed regarding heat and hot water service affecting the entire building, along with various plumbing issues. Inspection records suggest significant maintenance work is needed, particularly regarding safety systems, as evidenced by multiple open violations related to door safety and detection systems in Apartment 3R.
The building's bedbug reporting history shows no infestations reported in recent years, with the most recent report (for 2023-2024) showing zero infested units, and previous records from 2021 and 2024 also indicating no issues. Rodent inspections conducted in 2010 and 2015 both passed, suggesting no persistent pest problems. The property was built in 1931 and has undergone various maintenance challenges over the years, with specific attention needed to the ongoing violations in Apartment 3R and the building's water/hot water systems.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 4 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1931 |
| Total area | 3984 sq ft |
| Floors | 3 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A |

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