18-43 124th Street, Queens, NY 11356

The two-family house at 18-43 124th Street in College Point, owned by Ling Chen, has experienced a series of maintenance issues in 2025 that warrant attention. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints about pest infestations and unsanitary conditions in January 2025, which were categorized as non-emergency but suggest a significant quality of life concern.

The building has also faced challenges with essential services, including a heat and hot water issue that was classified as an emergency but reportedly resolved within a day, and problems with a refrigerator requiring HPD intervention. While these complaints were eventually closed, it's concerning that HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to the property during their inspection attempts for the pest and appliance issues, indicating potential communication or access problems between tenants and management. A concerning odor issue was reported to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in January 2025, described as sewage odor, which may indicate plumbing or sanitation system problems.

The most recent available inspection shows the building was constructed in 1915 and consists of two stories. Prior to the recent complaints, there was an illegal conversion complaint filed in July 2021 related to 11356, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their investigation in September 2022. The numerous complaints filed under different categories (heat/hot water, unsanitary conditions, appliance issues) within a short timeframe of January 2025 suggests a cluster of maintenance challenges that may impact resident comfort and building operations, though it's worth noting that many of these complaints were resolved or closed through various channels.