52-20 Flushing Avenue, Queens, NY 11378

The two-family house at 52-20 Flushing Avenue in Maspeth, owned by Elvis Dushi, has experienced several concerning issues over the past few years, with the most significant problems occurring between 2018 and 2020. The building faced multiple heating and hot water system failures throughout 2020, with complaints filed in February, March, May, and October - all designated as emergencies. While some of these issues were reportedly resolved, there were access problems that prevented inspections in several instances.

In late 2018, the building experienced issues with water leaks and electrical lighting problems, which were documented and inspected, though no violations were issued. The most recent notable incident was a DOHMH complaint in January 2023 regarding rodents, though this was closed with confirmation that the issue was addressed. As of June 2024, there is currently one open violation related to the street entrance door that requires refitting.

The building's history shows a rodent inspection pattern in 2017, where an initial inspection failed for unspecified reasons, but a subsequent compliance inspection passed. While the building's heating system has been a recurring issue, particularly during 2020, and there have been various maintenance concerns, it's worth noting that most historical complaints have been addressed and closed, with no violations resulting from multiple inspections. The only currently outstanding issue is the 2024 violation regarding the street entrance door. The property's documented history shows a pattern of maintenance issues primarily concentrated between 2018 and 2020, with relatively fewer complaints in recent years, though the recurring nature of the heating system problems during that period stands out as the most significant concern.