52-78 74th Street, Queens, NY 11373

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 52-78 74th Street in Maspeth, owned by Paul Cheng and constructed in 1987, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over its history, most notably during late 2018. In December 2018, multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, specifically pest infestations, as well as heat and hot water problems.

These led to inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), which resulted in the issuance of violations for pest infestations (specifically mice and roaches) in the third-floor apartment, along with citations for defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors - all classified as "B" violations, indicating they pose a moderate violation level. While the heat and hot water complaint did not result in any violations, it was classified as an emergency issue.

The building's more recent history appears to be significantly improved, with no reported bedbug infestations across eight consecutive annual filings from 2018 through 2025, and the bedbug reporting system shows consistent records of zero infested or eradicated units. Similarly, there have been no documented rodent issues since the extensive bait application efforts recorded in late 2014, which included multiple inspections where rat activity was noted. While the building did experience some notable safety and comfort issues during late 2018, particularly concerning pests and safety systems, the subsequent record shows no recurring patterns of these problems, with regular bedbug inspections indicating effective monitoring and control measures.