108-37 52nd Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

This one-story, two-unit building at 108-37 52nd Avenue in Corona, owned by Helen Zeng, was built in 1920 and has experienced several maintenance challenges in recent years. The most significant and persistent issues appear to be related to water and moisture problems, with multiple complaints between December 2023 and February 2024 documenting water leaks, heavy flow, and slow leaks.

Unsanitary conditions have been a recurring theme, particularly involving pests and mold, with violations issued in December 2023 and multiple complaints in early 2024, including a confirmed violation for roach and mice infestations in the basement apartment as of April 2024. The building has also faced infrastructure challenges, as evidenced by Department of Buildings complaints and violations in 2024 related to an inoperative boiler and water heater discharge piping issues, resulting in an active Environmental Control Board violation with substantial penalties. The property has undergone various repairs and inspections, with Housing Maintenance Code violations being addressed through inspections and certified corrections, including repairs to electrical outlets, bathroom fixtures, and plaster surfaces.

Recent inspections have shown ongoing maintenance concerns, particularly regarding moisture control and pest management. The building's maintenance history includes regular bedbug reporting with no infestations reported in recent years, though past rodent inspection records from 2012 were not favorable. While many recent complaints have been resolved or closed, the pattern of recurring water-related and pest issues suggests ongoing environmental management challenges within the building.