51-65 72nd Place, Queens, NY 11378
The three-story, two-family house at 51-65 72nd Place in Maspeth, owned by Rihua Chen, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since its construction in 2011. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems in 2023, including an emergency complaint in October 2023 regarding the entire building, though inspectors were often unable to gain access to conduct proper evaluations.
The building has faced ongoing concerns with unsanitary conditions, particularly relating to garbage/recycling storage, with five such complaints recorded in 2023 alone. Notable violations include a current open violation from October 2023 regarding illegal locking mechanisms at the building's front entrance, and previously noted issues with pest infestations (specifically roaches) in January 2023, with separate violations for both units that remain open as of January 2023 inspections. Significantly, there are numerous Department of Buildings complaints regarding potential illegal work or occupancy changes, with multiple "Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt" dispositions between 2022 and 2025.
Specifically, five complaints about illegal conversion and three regarding illegal work/no permit issues were filed between 2022 and 2025, suggesting ongoing concerns about unauthorized modifications to the property. Other notable violations from January 2023 included issues with scalding hot water and a defective carbon monoxide detector in the first-floor apartment. The building's maintenance history indicates recurring access issues for inspectors, particularly when assessing both water heating problems and infestation concerns, which may suggest communication challenges between management and regulators.
51-65 72nd Place Report Contents
Download Full Report for 51-65 72nd Place
Sign up to download the full building report in PDF or Excel format
Sign Up for Free51-65 72nd Place Building Overview
Building Characteristics
Total units | 2 |
---|---|
Year built | 2011 |
Total area | 2677 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | 2 FAMILY HOUSE |

Unlock Complete Building History
Get access to comprehensive violation records, court cases, landlord portfolios, and detailed maintenance history for this building and thousands of others.
Key Building Statistics
Included Addresses
- 51-65 72nd Pl, New York, NY 11378
- 51-65 Garage 72nd Pl, New York, NY 11378
Map and Aerial View of 51-65 72nd Place
Street Map View
Loading street map...
Satellite View
Loading satellite view...
Reviews of 51-65 72nd Place
See what current and past tenants have to say
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience living at this property. Your review helps future tenants make informed decisions.
Share Your Experience
Help future tenants by leaving an honest review of this property
Login Required
You must be logged in to leave a review. Join our community and share your experience!
Login to Continue