59-52 Summerfield Street, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, two-family house at 59-52 Summerfield Street in Ridgewood, owned by Yu Jain Chen, has experienced several concerning issues over the past few years, with most problems concentrated in late 2023 and early 2024. In December 2023, there were multiple reports of serious building maintenance issues, including problems with heat and hot water (both building-wide and apartment-specific), various plumbing issues affecting toilets, bathtubs/showers, and water supply systems, as well as pest infestations. Many of these complaints resulted in inspection attempts, but inspectors were often unable to gain access to the units for verification.

The building also faced construction-related challenges in 2024, with three consecutive complaints in February and March regarding indoor air quality issues stemming from construction dust, though these investigations faced access barriers. Additional concerns noted in 2024 included several Department of Buildings complaints, with violations related to falling debris, illegal after-hours work, and issues with vent/exhaust systems. There were also two significant complaints about illegal conversions and unpermitted construction work in January and February 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their attempts.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of access issues during inspections, which may hinder effective resolution of ongoing problems. While some complaints were marked as "closed," many of these resolutions were administrative in nature rather than confirming the correction of reported issues, indicating possible ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent documented complaint, entered in May 2025, involved a 7R complaint that resulted in an Oath Violation.