51-17 58th Place, Queens, NY 11377

The three-unit, three-story building at 51-17 58th Place in Maspeth, owned by Robert Cunniffe, has experienced several significant issues since 2017, particularly concerning unauthorized unit conversions and safety compliance. Most notably, in March 2019, the Department of Buildings documented the illegal conversion of both the cellar and attic spaces into unauthorized Class 'A' apartments, complete with bathrooms, kitchens, and gas stoves, which led to multiple violations against the owner for operating a four-family dwelling instead of the legally permitted two-family configuration.

While initial violations from March 2019 were served, these were ultimately resolved, with no penalties or balances due recorded. The building's safety and compliance history includes a concerning egress violation in March 2019, though this was inspected and officially marked as a violation on the same date.

Additionally, there was a non-conforming zoning complaint filed in August 2020, which was investigated in January 2021 but found to have no violations at the time of inspection. The property has been subjected to multiple rodent control efforts between 2017 and 2018, with seven documented instances of rat activity during this period, followed by regular bait application treatments through April 2018, suggesting an ongoing pest management challenge during that time. The building, constructed in 1925, has had these various compliance issues while maintaining its three-unit configuration, which remains under the ownership of Robert Cunniffe as of the most recent records.