53-19 97th Street, Queens, NY 11368

The three-story, two-family house at 53-19 97th Street in Corona, owned by Chiu Lee and built in 1968, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in 2024 that merit attention. The most pressing concerns involve pest problems, with two complaints about unsanitary conditions related to pests in May 2024, resulting in one violation being issued. The property has also faced multiple appliance-related issues, including problems with both the electric/gas range and refrigerator, though only one of these complaints resulted in a violation.

Building systems appeared to require attention in various areas, with complaints recorded for plumbing (specifically regarding the bathtub/shower), water leaks, and wall conditions involving paint/plaster. Importantly, there were safety-related concerns in early 2024 regarding carbon monoxide detection, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions. The building's inspection history shows a pattern of maintenance issues emerging throughout 2024, particularly between February and May.

While some of these complaints were closed without violations being issued, several resulted in citations, and multiple inspections resulted in no access being granted to verify the reported problems. The presence of both emergency and non-emergency complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, with the most recent issues primarily focusing on pests, appliances, and plumbing systems. The building's age and construction type as a two-family house are consistent with the typical building class designation in New York City, though the recent maintenance history indicates a concentration of reported issues occurring within the last year.