108-14 49th Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

The two-family house at 108-14 49th Avenue in Corona, owned by Shao Yun Chen and constructed in 1915, has experienced several significant issues over the past decade, with the most concerning developments occurring in 2018. That year, there were multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints and violations regarding illegal occupancy and construction work, including four separate incidents in October 2018, three of which resulted in inspectors being unable to gain access during final attempts.

Notably, there was an environmental violation issued in October 2018 regarding occupancy contrary to that allowed by Certificate of Occupancy records, with particular reference to cellar usage, though this violation was later resolved with no penalties imposed. A vacate order related to Certificate of Occupancy issues was fully rescinded in January 2019.

The building has also faced recurring rodent control challenges, with four failed inspections recorded between January 2015 and October 2015, though two successful inspections in 2012-2013 suggest some improvements prior to this period. While the property's two-family classification is consistent with its construction history, the 2018 incidents indicate there were concerns about unauthorized modifications or usage patterns. The building's maintenance record shows a mix of compliance and violations, with the most recent significant events occurring over five years ago, though more recent property conditions are not covered in the available data through October 2023.