72-16 47th Avenue, Queens, NY 11377

The four-story, three-unit residential building at 72-16 47th Avenue in Maspeth, owned by Gadi Benhamo and constructed in 2013, has experienced a series of maintenance and compliance issues over the past several years. Most notably, as of July 2025, the building has several open violations from 2023, including water leak issues affecting the first-story public hall ceiling and visible mold in the basement stairs. There are also ongoing concerns with the building's plumbing system, including leaky faucets in Apartment 1 and an open violation related to annual bedbug reporting requirements.

The building has a history of maintenance problems, with multiple HPD complaints in 2023 showing issues with plumbing (bathtub/shower), electric outlets, water leaks, and door problems, many of which required multiple complaint filings before inspections could occur. The property has experienced significant safety compliance challenges, particularly in 2019-2020, when it faced multiple Department of Buildings violations related to improper conversion from three to five family units, unauthorized construction work, and sprinkler system deficiencies. These violations resulted in several Environmental Control Board penalties, though records indicate they were resolved.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with pests, as evidenced by both 2022 and 2019 complaints about unsanitary conditions. While some violations have been addressed through inspections and repairs, multiple open violations as of 2025 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's relatively recent construction (2013) and classification as a Class A building indicate intended use as a permanent residential structure, though historical complaints about unauthorized conversions and various maintenance issues raise questions about consistent code compliance.