53-49 72nd Place, Queens, NY 11378

The two-story, four-unit rental building at 53-49 72nd Place in Maspeth, owned by Mumtaz Ahmad, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Since late 2022, there have been recurring problems with air quality, painting, and plastering, with the most recent complaints in October-November 2023 involving wall and ceiling issues.

A significant inspection in February 2024 revealed multiple violations in apartment 1L, including missing carbon monoxide detectors, defective self-closing doors, fire safety concerns regarding plaster, and a water leak problem in the kitchen ceiling, though many of these violations were closed by July 2025. The building's safety infrastructure has been a particular focus, with inspections showing missing smoke detectors and other fire safety equipment. More recently, in late 2023, there were two attempted inspections regarding unlicensed/illegal activity near the building, though access was denied in both cases.

The building's owner has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations since at least 2023, and recent filings in 2025 show no affected units. Historical data from 2015 shows routine rodent control measures were implemented, with initial rat activity noted in September 2015, followed by consistent bait applications through December 2015. These records suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to safety systems and interior conditions, while also indicating some recent improvements in pest management compliance.