32-48 108th Street, Queens, NY 11369

The two-family house at 32-48 108th Street in East Elmhurst, owned by David Behar, has experienced multiple significant maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most notably, in March 2023, there were multiple emergency safety concerns regarding carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, along with reports of pest infestations that the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to access for inspection.

An inspection conducted on March 27, 2023, revealed several open violations in the first-floor apartment, including lead paint hazards, pest infestations (roaches and mice), and various maintenance issues requiring attention to walls, ceilings, and floor tiles. The first-floor apartment exhibited multiple violations related to peeling paint surfaces, defective plastered surfaces, and the need for repairs to maintain uniform color standards, with some violations classified as Class C, indicating more serious concerns. The building's history includes several additional complaints and violations, including indoor air quality issues in 2021 involving human feces (though no violations were cited), a smoking violation that was addressed, and two complaints from 2021 regarding illegal conversion and egress issues, with the former being closed due to inspector inability to gain access.

More recent complaints from 2024 regarding permits were closed with varying dispositions, including one with an "Oath Violation Served" status. The frequency and nature of the violations, particularly those related to safety systems and pest infestations, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges within the building. While some complaints were addressed through inspections and administrative closures, several open violations remain as of the latest available data.