72-35 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11379

The two-story, 15-unit residential building at 72-35 Metropolitan Avenue in Middle Village, owned by Katerina Vasilyeva, has experienced several notable issues since its construction in 2001. Most concerning is an ongoing heat/hot water problem reported in November 2024 that remains open, following a similar emergency complaint in October 2024 regarding plumbing issues that was closed within a week.

Historical maintenance challenges include a 2022 incident involving mold (unsanitary conditions) that HPD could not inspect, and various other complaints including rodent sightings in 2021 and 2020, though the 2020 inspection found conditions that passed inspection. The building has undergone significant regulatory scrutiny recently, with a November 2024 inspection revealing multiple violations requiring proper safety and information postings in common areas. These violations included the need for notices regarding smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detector requirements, gas leak procedures, and the building's registration number, among others.

While these violations were certified as corrected by March 2025, they indicate a period of neglect regarding building safety communications. On a positive note, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero confirmed bedbug infestations over the past four reporting periods from 2021 through 2024, and passed a rodent inspection in March 2020. The most recent housing maintenance code complaints and violations have been addressed, suggesting improved responsiveness to regulatory requirements, though the open heat/hot water issue from late 2024 remains a concern.