61-01 56th Road, Queens, NY 11378

The two-family house at 61-01 56th Road in Maspeth, owned by Ahmed Ahmed, has a documented history of maintenance issues, particularly concerning one unit (2R) on the second floor. Most notably, in 2019, significant sanitation problems were reported, including multiple complaints regarding mold, for which the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issued several violations.

These violations, classified as both C and B, affected various areas including approximately 33 square feet of mold on the east wall in one room, 15 square feet of mold in the kitchen, and 40 square feet of mold in the bathroom. The building also underwent repairs to address broken plaster surfaces, defective wood floors, and issues with window balances, as well as the installation of carbon monoxide detectors, with most violations being certified as corrected by mid-2019. More recent maintenance history includes a heat and hot water emergency in August 2020, which was reportedly resolved within three days, and a food establishment complaint in October 2023 that was administratively closed after being addressed.

The building's documented issues span from 2019 to 2024, with the majority of violations being properly addressed and closed following inspection. While no recent mold or major sanitation complaints have been recorded since mid-2019, the building's history shows a pattern of moisture-related problems that persisted over several months in 2019, potentially affecting resident comfort during that period. The property, constructed in 1940, has maintained its original two-story, two-family configuration throughout its history.