60-74 56th Street, Queens, NY 11378

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 60-74 56th Street in Maspeth, owned by Maria Rivera, has experienced significant maintenance and compliance issues from 2021 through 2024. Most notably, there is an active Environmental Control Board violation from September 2023 regarding unauthorized occupancy modifications, including an allegedly illegal second apartment in the first story unit with unauthorized gas range, kitchen sink, and bathroom facilities. This situation was previously documented in multiple illegal conversion complaints, though inspections were unable to gain access for verification.

The building has a concerning history of heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints filed throughout 2022, though some inspections were unable to gain access to verify conditions. In addition to the heating issues, the property has documented various maintenance concerns including mold (November 2022), door/window problems, and interior surface maintenance needs. A significant number of violations related to building safety and maintenance were identified in September 2023, including issues with stairways, door operations, and drainage systems, though many of these violations were subsequently closed.

A bedbug report for the period of November 2021 to October 2022 was filed in February 2023, indicating no infestations during that reporting period. The building's history includes rodent inspections from 2013 and 2017, with one compliance failure noted in 2017. The property has also experienced unauthorized modifications to its layout, with a violation noted for improper alterations to the first-floor apartment. As of July 2025, there remains at least one open violation regarding bedbug reporting requirements from April 2024, though this may not adversely affect current resident conditions.