116-09 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11418

The two-family house at 116-09 Metropolitan Avenue in Kew Gardens, owned by Tian Feng Zhang, has a documented history of maintenance issues since 2021, with particular concerns regarding heat and hot water systems. Most recently, in early 2024, there were complaints about heat/hot water and electrical outlet issues, though inspections found no violations in these cases. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water problems, with documented complaints in 2021, 2022, and 2023, some of which resulted in violations.

The property has also had electrical issues, including wiring problems in 2023 that inspectors were unable to access, and more recent outlet/switch issues in 2024, though no violations were found in these cases. In addition to the utility problems, the building has faced several maintenance challenges. In 2021, there were violations concerning an inadequate supply of hot water and gas to the cooking range in apartment 2F.

More recent issues in 2024 resulted in violations regarding repairs needed for leaking ceilings in public and private hallways on the second story, and damaged plastered surfaces, though these violations were certified as corrected in February 2024. The building's systems have had periodic inspections and complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, including a mold complaint in 2021 that resulted in no violations. A Department of Health complaint from 2018 regarding spoiled food was also recorded. While there were no reported bedbug incidents in the most recent filing period (2020-2021) and previous rodent activity was documented in 2011, these issues do not appear to be current concerns based on available data up to October 2023.