51-81 74th Street, Queens, NY 11373

The two-family house at 51-81 74th Street in Elmhurst, owned by Jian Qin He, was constructed in 1935 and has been subject to recurring maintenance issues over recent years. The property has faced multiple challenges with water-related problems, particularly in 2019, when there were multiple complaints about heavy water leaks affecting different areas of the building. These incidents resulted in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) for both Apartment 1 and the entire building.

The first floor apartment, which has experienced multiple issues, is currently facing several open violations from 2020 that require attention, including problems with gas supply to the kitchen range, broken floor tiles, water leak issues, and defective plastered surfaces. The building has also experienced recurring problems with heat and hot water systems, with complaints recorded in both 2019 and 2020, though some of these were resolved upon inspection. Pest control has been an ongoing concern, with multiple reports of rodent activity between 2019 and 2020, including verified rat sightings and unsanitary conditions related to pests.

The property has undergone some inspections and received emergency responses to various issues, though there have been instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct necessary checks. Notable security concerns were also documented in 2020, including an illegal double cylinder lock on the building's metal security entrance door that received a violation notice. Despite numerous complaints and violations, many service requests have been marked as "Closed," indicating either resolution or inability to verify the reported conditions during inspections.