64-04 Palmetto Street, Queens, NY 11385

The two-family house at 64-04 Palmetto Street in Ridgewood, built in 1920 and currently owned by Xiao Qian Zheng, has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, in February 2022, the building faced multiple housing maintenance complaints, including problems with plumbing (defective bathtub/shower), flooring, pest infestations, and issues with cabinets and window safety, though inspections resulted in some violations being issued primarily related to plumbing problems.

Two specific violations remain open, one regarding leaky faucets in the 2nd floor bathroom and another concerning peeling paint in a 1st floor room, though the HPD did not issue violations for some complaints. Prior complaints and violations trace back to 2019, when issues including electrical wiring problems, construction enforcement concerns, and allegations of an illegal conversion were reported.

The illegal conversion violation was particularly significant, resulting in a $2,500 penalty, though documents indicate the vacate order was fully rescinded. The building has a pattern of access issues for inspectors, with multiple complaints in 2019 (regarding electrical wiring and construction work) noting that inspectors were unable to gain access on their final attempts. While many of these issues have received attention and were officially closed, the building's history shows a period of various maintenance challenges that may have impacted resident comfort and safety.