56-53 Van Cleef Street, Queens, NY 11368

The three-unit residential building at 56-53 Van Cleef Street in Corona, owned by Yin Fei Yang and constructed in 1972, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over the past several years, with particular concentration on the third-story apartment. Most recently, as of October 2024, there is an open HPD complaint regarding heat/hot water issues that remains unresolved despite attempts to notify the property owner. The building has a history of plumbing and heat-related emergencies, with multiple complaints in early 2024 that were closed without proper access for inspection.

Of particular concern is the current open violation from October 2024 requiring repair or replacement of carbon monoxide detecting devices in the third apartment, which represents a potential safety hazard. Looking back at the building's maintenance history, there have been significant pest control issues, particularly documented in 2020 when the third apartment had confirmed infestations of both rats and roaches, leading to multiple violations being issued. Previous rodent-related complaints date back to 2018, 2012, and earlier, indicating a persistent pest management challenge.

The property has also faced various maintenance issues in 2020 requiring attention to wall surfaces, baseboards, and other features. While some of these historical violations and complaints have been closed, it is notable that several recent complaints have been marked as closed due to inability to gain access for inspection, which suggests potential access or communication challenges between tenants and management. The building currently has open violations from 2020 related to pest infestations and construction requirements, indicating these issues have remained unresolved for an extended period.