59-26 56th Street, Queens, NY 11378

The 4-unit, 2-story Old Law Tenement building at 59-26 56th Street in Maspeth, owned by Mohini Diwan and constructed in 1915, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, as of 2024, there are multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations including requirements for annual bedbug reporting, various safety and administrative notices, and repairs to common areas. These violations include the need to properly post notifications regarding smoke detector and carbon monoxide detection requirements, information on gas leak procedures, and various maintenance issues such as improper paint conditions and encumbrances in common areas.

A potentially serious safety concern was reported in May 2023 regarding the building's fire escape, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the condition. The building has also maintained an active history with reported issues such as an unsanitary animal situation in 2019, though this complaint was processed through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to pest management, with bedbug inspections showing no active infestations between 2020-2021, though a violation remains open as of 2024 regarding the filing of annual reports.

The property has undergone rodent inspections in 2017, including one failure for "Other Reasons" in March 2017. Several safety-related violations noted in June 2023 remain unresolved, including issues with door closures, fire retardant materials, and general maintenance requirements, suggesting ongoing challenges with building upkeep and regulatory compliance. The most recent building inspection records demonstrate multiple outstanding violations primarily related to safety signage and emergency preparedness requirements, indicating potential safety and compliance concerns that would need to be monitored through future inspections or compliance reports.