60-60 56th Street, Queens, NY 11378

The two-story, four-unit building at 60-60 56th Street in Maspeth, owned by Segundo Cando, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues, particularly in recent months. Most notably, in June 2024, the building faced both mold and pest (mouse) infestation problems, with the latter resulting in violations under the Housing Maintenance Code.

These recent issues follow a pattern of pest-related complaints, with similar reports recorded in December 2020, though those inspections resulted in no violations being issued. The 2024 inspections also revealed significant safety concerns in apartment 2R, including multiple open violations related to missing or defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, a broken window, and door problems, along with one open violation related to mouse infestation. The building's maintenance history reveals some positive points, including the resolution of several violations after inspections in June 2024, such as those regarding smoke detector and carbon monoxide requirements, as well as notices related to gas leak procedures.

A rodent inspection conducted in May 2017 resulted in a passing grade. The property is a New Law Tenement, built in 1915, and has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years, with the most pressing issues currently centering around pest control and safety system compliance. While some violations have been addressed and certified as corrected, others remain open, indicating ongoing maintenance needs, particularly concerning safety systems and pest control in apartment 2R.