59-43 50th Avenue, Queens, NY 11377

The three-story residential building at 59-43 50th Avenue in Maspeth, owned by Gaetano Gargano, has experienced several notable issues in recent years. Most recently, in September 2024, there was a tenant complaint regarding an electric/gas range that led to an attempted HPD inspection, which could not be completed.

Of particular concern are multiple open violations identified during the October 2024 inspection, including a broken or defective front entrance door lock, and multiple administrative code violations regarding required postings in the first-story public hall. These violations include the need to post emergency procedures for gas leaks, smoke detector requirements, bedbug reporting information, and notices about the building’s registration number and superintendent contact details. The building also has outstanding bedbug reporting violations from both April and March 2024.

Looking further back, there was an illegal conversion complaint filed with the Department of Buildings in December 2018, though the inspector was unable to gain access during the required inspections. The building's violation history suggests ongoing issues with maintenance and regulatory compliance, particularly regarding required safety and informational signage in common areas, as well as the need to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD regulations. While the building was constructed in 1988 and contains three units, the concentration of open violations related to safety and compliance in recent years is notable.