32-13 112th Street, Queens, NY 11369

The three-story residential building at 32-13 112th Street in East Elmhurst, owned by Anthony Musto, was constructed in 2004 and contains three units. The property has experienced recurring pest issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns centering around rodent activity, as evidenced by multiple Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) complaints in March 2025, including both rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents.

These recent rodent-related incidents follow a pattern of unsanitary conditions documented in 2022, when the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issued violations for pest infestations in multiple units, particularly affecting the second-floor apartment (Apartment 2), which had documented issues with mice, roaches, and flies. The building has also faced several maintenance challenges that impact resident safety and comfort. In July 2022, HPD inspections revealed multiple violations in Apartment 2, including problems with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, mechanical ventilation in the bathroom, self-closing doors, and floor repairs.

While many of these violations were subsequently closed in August 2022, an open violation regarding floor repairs remains on record. Prior to the current rodent issues, the most recent documented pest control history shows that the building successfully managed bedbug incidents, with no reported infested units from 2020 through 2024. However, inspections conducted in March and April 2025 have confirmed rat activity on the property, indicating an ongoing rodent issue that the building management is currently addressing through scheduled inspections following the most recent complaints.