90-11 53rd Avenue, Queens, NY 11373

The three-story residential building at 90-11 53rd Avenue in Elmhurst, owned by Mandy Lin, has experienced persistent maintenance issues since at least 2022. Most recently, in May 2025, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding a broken window guard, mold, water leaks, and malfunctioning intercom system, though HPD was unable to complete inspections for some of these issues. The building has a significant rodent infestation problem, with multiple instances of rat activity recorded between 2022 and 2025, and bait applications performed in early 2025.

The second floor apartment (2R) has multiple open violations from December 2023, including problems with pests (roaches and mice), mold, water leaks, and heating issues. Other systems and safety concerns include a broken plaster ceiling, non-functioning intercom system, and a need for window safety repairs. The property has several unresolved Department of Buildings (DOB) violations, including an active penalty for illegal parking on the lawn ($6,250) and structural concerns related to an open-roof garage ($12,500).

There are multiple inspection records indicating the building's heating system access was improperly blocked, and various safety and maintenance issues were documented in late 2023 and 2024 relating to electrical and plumbing systems. While some violations have been closed, including a bedbug-related issue and refrigerator problem in 2024, many remain open as of the latest data in October 2023. The building's permit history shows one permit issued in 2018, but no subsequent permits or apparent remediation efforts for the ongoing issues. The concentration of recent emergencies and persistent pest problems suggest significant ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.