104-54 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

The 4-story, 5-unit residential building at 104-54 Roosevelt Avenue in Corona, owned by Rafael Sanchez, has experienced several significant issues in recent years. Most notably, in September 2023, multiple complaints were filed regarding maintenance issues including problems with flooring, plumbing (bathtub/shower and sink), window frames, and pest infestations, though inspectors from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development were unable to gain access to verify these conditions.

More recently, in 2025, there were two serious complaints about building shaking/vibration affecting structural stability, and unauthorized construction of a metal and plexiglass structure on the building facade that led to violations with a $2,500 penalty. The building has a concerning history of maintenance issues, particularly in Apartment 4, where multiple violations were recorded in 2020 regarding lead paint hazards and mold conditions affecting ceilings, walls, and window frames. Earlier violations from 2020-2022 indicate issues with lead paint and mold that required attention, along with concerns about household items blocking emergency access areas.

On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean bedbug record since at least 2021, with all recent filings showing zero infested or re-infested units. While there were some rodent issues identified during inspections in 2015, the building passed the compliance inspection that June. The property was built in 2006, suggesting these maintenance challenges are not due to age but rather ongoing management issues.