58-27 Van Cleef Street, Queens, NY 11368

The 5-unit, 3-story residential building at 58-27 Van Cleef Street in Corona, owned by Zhenyun Zheng and constructed in 1967, has experienced recurring pest issues and safety concerns over recent years. The property has been subject to multiple Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) rodent-related complaints between 2023 and 2024, with at least three violations documented during inspections.

The most recent safety issue involves a broken or missing window guard reported in September 2024, which HPD could not inspect due to access issues. Historical records show that in 2019, there were violations related to heat/hot water in apartments and a power outage, though these were investigated and closed. Currently, the building is facing potential illegal use issues, with three complaints about illegal conversions or unauthorized hotel rooms in residential buildings filed between 2023 and 2025.

These complaints consistently resulted in inspectors being unable to gain access for verification, with the most recent attempt in May 2025 still marked as active in the Department of Buildings system. These unauthorized use allegations represent the most significant ongoing concern for the property, given their potential impact on building safety and residential quality. The property has been the subject of multiple complaints regarding conditions attracting rodents, with DOHMH stating in several cases that follow-up inspections would be scheduled, though access issues seem to have complicated resolution efforts.