111-52 Corona Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

This three-story, two-family house at 111-52 Corona Avenue in Corona, owned by Orlando Gallego and built in 1960, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly in 2022. The most pressing concerns involved repeated heating and hot water system failures affecting the entire building, with multiple emergency complaints filed between February and December 2022, some of which resulted in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

Additional maintenance issues in late 2022 included problems with cooking gas, though these complaints were subsequently closed with violations. The building also faced various other maintenance challenges in the latter half of 2022, including heavy water leaks, issues with electric/gas ranges, and problems with ceiling paint/plaster, though inspections generally found no violations for these particular complaints.

A potentially concerning matter was reported in October 2022 regarding an illegal conversion at a nearby property (113-68), which was investigated in March 2023, though the inspector was unable to gain access to conduct a thorough inspection. While most of the complaints have been resolved, the pattern of heating system failures suggests recurring infrastructure issues that may affect resident comfort and safety. The building's maintenance history from 2022 indicates a period of significant service disruptions, particularly concerning essential systems like heat and hot water, though there have been no reported complaints or violations in the more recent period leading up to 2025.