140-42 31st Drive, Queens, NY 11354

The 3-story, 3-unit residential building at 140-42 31st Drive in Flushing has experienced persistent maintenance challenges, particularly related to pest control, over the past several years. Most notably, there are currently four open violations from 2021-2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD regulations.

A significant cluster of issues was documented in 2019, including multiple pest-related complaints (some resulting in violations), door/window problems, and a period of heating/hot water issues that were reportedly resolved when HPD responded. This year also saw the issuance of three violations specific to Apartment 2FL concerning missing safety devices, including a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, as well as a mouse infestation issue that was eventually resolved. The building's documented history shows a pattern of accessibility issues during HPD inspections, with several complaints being closed without inspection due to the inability to gain access.

The property underwent construction in 2002 and is currently owned by Umar Sjahbana. An external complaint filed in late 2022 regarding illegal commercial use in a residential zone was closed in March 2023 when the inspector was unable to gain access. While there was one period of utility service interruption in 2019, most issues appear to have been resolved through normal inspection processes, though several open violations remain active related to bedbug reporting requirements.