54-16 83rd Street, Queens, NY 11373

The two-family house at 54-16 83rd Street in Elmhurst, currently owned by Xinming Liu, was built in 1920 and has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably between 2021-2023, the building suffered multiple heating, water supply, and electrical problems, including several power outages in late 2022 that required emergency responses from housing authorities. The second-floor apartment (2R) exhibited persistent issues with pest infestations, including roaches and mice, which were officially documented in 2020-2022 violations.

There were also safety concerns regarding carbon monoxide detectors and gas supply systems, with multiple inspection failures noted in housing maintenance violations. The property has faced serious concerns regarding illegal conversions and occupancy issues, with multiple Department of Buildings complaints between 2019-2023 suggesting unauthorized modifications including additional apartment units, unauthorized kitchens, and bathroom installations in the basement and second floor. These violations resulted in a substantial penalty of $50,000 in 2019, though this appears to have been resolved with no balance due. Despite multiple inspection attempts, regulators frequently encountered access issues when attempting to verify compliance with inspection orders.

The building’s electrical and gas systems have been particular areas of concern, with numerous complaints and violations recorded, including defective wiring, inadequate lighting, and questionable gas hookups. Recent records indicate some attempts at addressing these issues, with several permits issued for electrical work between 2019-2023, though their finalization status is unclear. The most recent permit was issued in January 2023, suggesting ongoing efforts to resolve the building's persistent maintenance challenges. While many historical violations have been marked as resolved, the pattern of repeated complaints and inspection failures suggests ongoing concerns regarding building maintenance and safety compliance.