88-32 50th Avenue, Queens, NY 11373

The 28-unit, 8-story residential building at 88-32 50th Avenue in Elmhurst, owned by Jacinto Chua and constructed in 1990, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an ongoing rodent problem, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2024 confirming rat activity, despite multiple bait applications.

The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, including active violations for failing to maintain the building's exterior, with dislodged stucco sections reported at the 4th and 5th floors in January 2024, and repeated failures to obtain required exterior wall inspections. While there have been three years of bedbug reports showing zero infested units (2022-2025), the building has had recurring violations related to its compactor closet cleanliness, pest control (including mice and roaches), and various safety concerns such as problems with the self-closing doors. The property has a history of safety inspection complaints, with the most recent in 2024 showing no violations at that time, though previous complaints regarding building shaking and construction concerns were documented between 2021-2024.

There have been multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to building maintenance, including an active requirement to display energy efficiency scores. The building has undergone various inspections and corrective actions over the years, with some issues being resolved while others remain active as of the latest available data. Recent inspections and reports suggest ongoing pest management efforts are required, particularly concerning rodent control, and there are multiple outstanding requirements related to building maintenance and safety compliance that have been documented through 2023-2024.