100-05 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11375

The 5-unit, 3-story building at 100-05 Metropolitan Avenue in Forest Hills, owned by Anthony Sciarratta, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2023-2024, the property faced violations related to gas safety, including improper gas piping installation in October 2023 that resulted in two active Environmental Control Board violations with substantial penalties ($6,250 and $3,125).

The building also underwent urgent repairs in mid-2023, with documented issues of electrical wiring problems and mold conditions, particularly noting mold in the bathroom of apartment 2R. A comprehensive inspection in June 2023 revealed multiple violations requiring attention, including security concerns with an illegal lock at the vestibule door, loose stair banisters, broken plaster in public areas, and various safety compliance issues such as missing smoke and carbon monoxide detector notices, and the need for proper gas leak procedure posting.

The building's maintenance record shows ongoing attention to basic safety requirements, with numerous violations being certified as addressed in mid-2023, including repairs to broken fire escape windows, plaster surfaces, and compliance notifications. While there have been various health department interactions, including a food establishment complaint in late 2023, the building has maintained a consistent record of no reported bedbug infestations since 2019, with all previous filings showing zero infested units. The property's history suggests a pattern of reactive maintenance addressing both safety and habitability concerns, particularly in 2023-2024, with most violations being promptly closed after necessary repairs or corrections.