58-69 57th Road, Queens, NY 11378

The 4-unit, 3-story tenement building at 58-69 57th Road in Maspeth, owned by Franz Kippes, has faced several recurring maintenance and health challenges since 2018. Most notably, there has been an ongoing rodent control issue, with multiple inspections in 2024 (including three inspections showing rat activity and bait application between February and May 2024) and two similar findings in 2022. The building has also experienced significant heat and hot water system problems, with four complaints recorded between December 2020 and January 2021, though inspectors were unable to access the apartments for verification.

Recent violations as of 2024 indicate several building maintenance concerns, including a need to repair or replace self-closing doors at the main entrance (with open violations from April 2024 and June 2024) and an outstanding requirement to file annual bedbug reports, with violations noted from 2023 and 2024. The building's systems and safety features have also been a focus of regulatory attention, with previous violations recorded in 2018 for smoke detectors, door issues, and intercom systems, though these were later closed. While two complaints in 2018 concerning potential debris hazards were investigated and found to warrant no violations, the more recent focus has been on pest control, heating systems, and compliance with housing maintenance code requirements.

The property has undergone regular inspections and received various citations, with the most pressing current issues being the rodent control program requirements and door closure compliance. Historical complaint data suggests a pattern of maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort and safety, particularly regarding building systems and pest management. The most recent complaint from August 2024 regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage was investigated but resulted in no violations being issued.