54-02 92nd Street, Queens, NY 11373

This 2-family house at 54-02 92nd Street in Elmhurst, owned by Carlos Vilca, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns emerging prominently in 2023. The building, constructed in 1935, shows a pattern of heating and electrical problems, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water (most recently in November 2023 and November 2022) and three documented power outages in July and August 2023, two of which were classified as immediate emergencies and resulted in violations.

Additionally, there have been ongoing pest issues, with three pest-related complaints filed in 2023 alone (October, October, and January) plus two from the previous year (November 2022 and April 2023). The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has frequently been unable to gain access to inspect the reported conditions, particularly regarding heat and hot water complaints, which raises concerns about proper communication of access to housing authorities.

The building's documented history reveals persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in the areas of heating systems, electrical infrastructure, and pest management. While some complaints resulted in violations being issued and inspections being conducted, others were closed without inspections due to access issues. The concentration of complaints in 2023, including two emergency heat/hot water complaints and multiple power outage incidents, suggests there may be ongoing maintenance concerns that warrant attention, though it's important to note that not all complaints resulted in violations being documented.