98-35 Corona Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

The two-family residence at 98-35 Corona Avenue in Corona, built in 1940 and currently owned by Manuel Castillo, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past decade. Most notably, there was an accumulation of violations documented in October 2019, including safety concerns such as broken smoke detectors, a missing window guard, and electrical issues with lighting throughout the building. Multiple inspections between 2018 to 2024 indicate persistent rodent problems, with the most recent rodent inspection in August 2024 passing only after earlier inspections in 2024 showed rat activity.

The building currently has an open violation as of March 2023 regarding encumbrances in the second-floor public hall. The property has undergone various maintenance challenges, including multiple 311 service requests related to food establishment safety (October 2022), though no clear violations were documented from these inspections. Historical violations from 2019 included issues with kitchen appliances, electrical systems, and sanitary conditions.

A construction-related violation from 2018 regarding insulation placement was resolved with a penalty of $2000. Despite these issues, the building received an "Inspection Passed" for rodent compliance in August 2024, following some remediation efforts. The most recent building permit on record was issued in January 2021 for alteration work. While many past violations have been addressed and closed, the presence of an open violation from 2023 suggests ongoing attention may be required in at least one area of building maintenance.