131-21 11th Avenue, Queens, NY 11356

The 2-family house at 131-21 11th Avenue in College Point, owned by Chia Ho Chen, was constructed in 1999 and has three stories. The property has experienced several notable maintenance issues, with the most recent cluster of problems emerging in May 2024, when multiple emergency complaints were filed and subsequently inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). These recent violations include problems with carbon monoxide detectors, window panes, water leaks, damp spots, mold, and unsanitary sewage conditions.

The building also had issues with both a carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector in 2018, although violations were not issued following the inspection for the smoke detector. A separate health-related inspection by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in August 2023 regarding unsanitary animal conditions was carried out, but the property passed without any violations. The latest Housing Maintenance Code violations from May 2024 indicate ongoing concerns in apartment 1, including missing carbon monoxide detectors, an improper window balance system, necessary repairs to plastered surfaces and paint colors, and mold removal requirements.

Notably, there was also a violation concerning the painting of ceilings and walls in this apartment. One historical incident worth mentioning occurred in 2018 regarding an alleged illegal conversion at a different address (113-56), though this complaint was closed with no violations found. As of July 2025, the building currently has several open violations from the 2024 inspection that require attention, particularly relating to safety equipment and maintenance issues.