58-03 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 5-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement at 58-03 Metropolitan Avenue in Maspeth, currently owned by Guangqiang Lin, was constructed in 1915 and has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years. The building's most recent concern, filed in February 2025, involved heating and hot water problems that were investigated by HPD but found to be non-violative.

The property has a documented history of plumbing-related issues, with notable complaints in 2023 and 2021 regarding water supply, toilet, and bathing facilities, though inspections typically resulted in no violations. A cluster of problems emerged in 2021, including plumbing system issues, unsanitary conditions involving pests, and a specific violation regarding wall paint/plaster that was subsequently addressed. The building has shown some recurring maintenance patterns, including periodic bedbug reporting requirements that have generally indicated no infestations since 2024, with only one documented case in 2021.

Safety concerns have been highlighted in open violations from March 2021 regarding apartment 2RT, including issues with carbon monoxide detector placement, smoke detector conditions, and blocked egress that require attention. Recent rodent inspections show mixed results, with rat activity noted in February 2024 and a "passed" compliance inspection in April 2024. The property’s maintenance history suggests ongoing attention to various building systems and safety features is necessary, though recent bedbug and rodent inspections indicate some improvement in pest management.