59-96 Grand Avenue, Queens, NY 11378

The property at 59-96 Grand Avenue in Maspeth, owned by Karen Cavanaugh, has a concerning pattern of violations and safety issues since 2020, particularly related to construction activities and illegal modifications. Most recently, in late 2024, the building received multiple violations regarding unauthorized construction, including an improperly constructed masonry residential fence and a large CMU wall exceeding height limits, resulting in penalties totaling $1,875. Earlier in 2023 and 2024, there were several serious safety issues documented, including inadequate safety nets/guardrails, construction site hazards, and multiple violations for failing to maintain proper jobsite conditions and documentation, with penalties totaling over $7,500.

These violations indicate ongoing safety and regulatory compliance issues, particularly during construction activities. The building's history also shows two complaints in 2023 regarding site conditions and permit violations, as well as an illegal conversion complaint in late 2024 that resulted in Oath Violations being served. Earlier violations from 2021 highlighted serious construction site management issues, including lack of proper jobsite fencing, failure to maintain required documents, and absence of designated construction supervision.

The building's rodent inspections in 2017 show a failed initial inspection followed by a passed compliance inspection. A penalty notice from 2022 indicates an unaddressed immediately hazardous ECB violation. The building's construction history shows significant recent activity and multiple active penalties, suggesting persistent challenges with maintaining proper safety and compliance standards, particularly during ongoing construction work. The most recent documented violations are from late 2024, with active penalties totaling over $3,500 related to unauthorized construction and safety violations.