54-12 72nd Street, Queens, NY 11378

The three-story, two-family house at 54-12 72nd Street in Maspeth, owned by Cheung Lam and built in 1960, has experienced significant maintenance issues, particularly affecting the second-floor apartment (2NDFLO). In September 2021, the building received multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and pest infestations, specifically noting issues with roaches.

An inspection by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development on October 7, 2021, revealed several violations in the second-floor apartment, including multiple Class B violations and at least one Class C violation. These violations encompassed a range of maintenance problems, including defective plaster and paint in the bathroom ceiling, issues with the kitchen sink waste line pipe, lack of hot water at fixtures, and non-functional carbon monoxide detecting devices. While some violations were subsequently closed, as of the latest available data, several remain open, indicating ongoing maintenance concerns that could affect resident comfort and safety.

The building's documented history suggests a pattern of deferred maintenance and safety oversight, particularly in terms of basic infrastructure and safety systems. The presence of both unsanitary conditions and multiple violations related to plumbing, safety equipment, and pest control points to a need for continued attention to basic habitability standards in this property. The most recent available data shows that some violations remain unresolved, though specific details about subsequent repairs or inspections beyond October 2021 are not available in the current dataset.