60-76 55th Street, Queens, NY 11378

The 2-story, 4-unit tenement building at 60-76 55th Street in Maspeth, owned by Martha Perez, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, there are currently active violations related to building maintenance, including one from 2020 concerning exterior wall conditions and another from 2024 regarding failure to comply with a commissioner's order, resulting in a $1,250 penalty.

The building has documented recurring heating/hot water problems, with emergency complaints in November 2021 showing both violations and verified conditions requiring correction. More recently, in June 2024, there were complaints about unsanitary mold conditions and ceiling issues, though no violations were found following HPD inspections. The 2L apartment has been a particular source of concerns with multiple open violations from November 2021, including issues with pest infestations (mice and roaches), heating system problems, and maintenance concerns such as peeling paint in the bathroom and unauthorized alterations to the kitchen ceiling.

Historical records also show plumbing issues with toilets in both 2018 and 2020, though inspectors were unable to gain access in both cases. The building's rodent inspection history shows a pattern of alternating results between "Passed" and "Failed for Other Reasons" between 2011 and 2017, with a rat activity finding during a January 2024 inspection. While the most recent bedbug report filed in July 2024 indicates no current or previously infested units for the 2022-2023 period, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with both active and open violations that require monitoring.