60-58 55th Street, Queens, NY 11378

The 4-unit, 2-story residential building at 60-58 55th Street in Maspeth, owned by 6058 55 Street LLC and constructed in 1915, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pest infestation problem, with multiple complaints about pests (including bedbugs, mice, and roaches) documented between the end of 2023 and early 2024, particularly affecting Apartment 2L.

The building is currently facing four open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of early 2024, including one requiring the filing of an annual bedbug report and three related to pest infestations in Apartment 2L. Significant building systems and maintenance issues have been documented, including multiple instances of heat and hot water problems (emergency complaints) in late 2022 and late 2023, a construction lead dust complaint in early 2024, and an asbestos incident in December 2023 that required investigation but resulted in no violations being cited. The property has a history of unauthorized work, with multiple complaints about work being done without proper permits throughout 2023-2024, including plumbing and electrical work, though most of these complaints did not result in violations upon inspection.

Environmental Control Board violations from 2022-2024 remain active, totaling $12,250 in penalties related to electrical work and safety concerns in Apartment 2L. While recent rodent inspections in October 2023 passed, this followed earlier pest-related complaints, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age and history of maintenance issues, particularly regarding pests and building systems, warrant careful attention to the ongoing violation resolutions and maintenance patterns.