10859 51st Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

This three-story, four-unit residential building at 108-59 51st Avenue in Corona, owned by John Liu, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since its construction in 2010. Most recently, in late 2024, there were complaints about power outages and heating/hot water issues, with both complaints marked as emergencies. Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to complete inspections due to lack of access to the apartments.

These recent incidents follow a historical pattern of heating system problems, including a similar heating/hot water complaint in November 2019, though that issue was reported to be resolved during HPD's response. The building currently has multiple open violations from a November 2024 inspection, primarily related to missing required safety notices, including those for carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detector requirements, gas leak procedures, and various building safety information. There are also violations for posting a proper inspection certificate and maintaining clear public hallways from these recent inspections.

The building has a troubling history of access issues during inspections, with multiple complaints between 2019 and 2020 regarding certificate of occupancy concerns and illegal work, though these complaints were ultimately closed due to inspectors being unable to gain access to the property. On a more positive note, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in any of the annual filings since 2019, and the building passed rodent inspections in 2012 and 2015, suggesting relatively good pest management overall. The pattern of heating system issues, particularly the recent problems in late 2024, and the multiple open violations related to safety notifications represent the most significant current concerns regarding building maintenance and safety compliance.