100-11 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11375

The three-story, four-unit building at 100-11 Metropolitan Avenue in Forest Hills, owned by Fred Latai and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past few years. Most notably, as of May 2025, there is an ongoing Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) investigation into food establishment violations, following a previous food contamination issue in 2023.

The building underwent multiple inspections in September 2021, revealing various maintenance concerns including water leaks, door/window issues, and plaster problems, particularly in the first-story public areas. These led to several Housing Maintenance Code violations, which were subsequently addressed and closed by October 2021. The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting record since 2021, with the most recent filings (2024-2025) showing no infested units.

During the COVID-19 pandemic period in February 2022, there were two reported incidents of vaccine mandate non-compliance. The building's maintenance history also shows attention to security and safety protocols, with violations for missing mailbox doors, unsanitary garbage storage, and the need for proper fire retardant materials and gas leak notices in common areas. While a rodent inspection in 2016 resulted in a passing grade, there have been more recent concerns about proper maintenance and emergency response procedures, as documented in various Housing Maintenance Code violations requiring corrections to common area conditions between 2021 and 2023.