54-01 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 2-story, 3-unit building at 54-01 Metropolitan Avenue in Maspeth, owned by 5401 Met Corp, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns centering on indoor air quality and chemical vapors in September 2023. The property has had multiple inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including plumbing and water supply issues in June 2023, pest-related complaints in January 2023, and door problems in December 2022, though notably, no violations were issued in any of these inspections.

The building has a history of food establishment-related complaints through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) between 2021-2024, addressing various issues such as food temperature control, bare hand contact with food, and rodent/insect concerns, all of which were documented as being addressed through administrative closures. Importantly, a comprehensive review of bedbug activity from November 2022 to October 2023 shows no reported infestations or eradications, indicating the building has maintained a pest-free status regarding these specific vermin.

While the property has experienced several maintenance issues over the years, particularly concerning plumbing and air quality, the resolution of these complaints without documented violations suggests that the management has generally responded to regulatory oversight. The building's age (constructed in 1930) and history of various maintenance issues should be considered in the context of its ongoing operation as a residential property.