52-33 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 52-33 Metropolitan Avenue in Maspeth, owned by Abe Friedrich and constructed in 1915, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years, with the most recent being a heat and hot water complaint in December 2024 that was resolved within a week. The building has faced three documented emergency complaints since 2020: a heat/hot water issue in 2024, a heavy water leak in 2022 (which HPD could not inspect due to access issues), and a non-emergency mailbox problem in 2020 (also with access issues during inspection).

These incidents, while concerning, represent a relatively limited pattern of complaints over the past five years. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all recent inspections from 2019 through 2024 reporting zero infested units, and the most recent three years (2022-2025) showing consistent reports of no infestations or re-infestations.

Additionally, rodent control efforts appear to have improved, with a passed compliance inspection in June 2017 and an initial failure in May 2017 for unspecified reasons, suggesting proactive management of pest control. While the building's age is notable and it has experienced some maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems and water infrastructure, its pest and rodent management records show consistent attention to those specific concerns.