104-20 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11375

The two-family house at 104-20 Metropolitan Avenue in Forest Hills, owned by Jack Soleimani and built in 1910, has experienced several health department-related incidents over the past few years, particularly regarding food establishment concerns. Most notably, between 2021 and 2024, there were multiple complaints involving rodents/insects/garbage issues and water problems that were both addressed and administratively closed.

In 2024, there were two additional food establishment complaints: one regarding odors and another concerning dishwashing/utensils, both of which were subsequently closed, with the latter specifically noting that inspection information could be found online through the NYC Health Department. A significant food poisoning incident involving 1 or 2 affected individuals was reported in June 2019, though this was resolved by August of the same year.

The building's only Department of Buildings complaint was filed in September 2021 concerning an allegedly illegal storefront or business sign/awning, but this was inspected in May 2022 and found to warrant no violations. While most of these incidents have been resolved, the frequency of health department complaints over the years, particularly during 2021-2024, suggests ongoing challenges with the building's commercial operations or proximity to food-related activities. The property has maintained its status as a legal two-family house over the years, with no recorded changes to its residential unit configuration.