146-39 22nd Avenue, Queens, NY 11357

The property at 146-39 22nd Avenue in Whitestone is a two-family residential building owned by Yimei Wang, constructed in 1960. The building has experienced several significant structural and maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concern being the condition of the retaining wall, which was documented in December 2023 as having severe cracks, leaning issues, and potential collapse risks.

A violation notice was issued in December 2023 regarding the failure to maintain the approximately 150 linear foot, 3-foot high retaining wall supporting a wooden fence, which remains active as of October 2023. The building has also been the subject of multiple Department of Buildings complaints in 2024, including reports of illegal work and construction without proper permits, though inspections in April and June 2024 either showed no violations or were unable to gain access for inspection. Earlier records from the building show a clean history regarding pest control, with no documented bedbug or rodent issues from 2020 through 2023.

Bedbug reporting records from 2021, 2022, and 2023 indicate zero cases of infestation or re-infestation in any dwelling units. A rodent inspection conducted in August 2017 passed without issues. While the recent structural concerns represent the most significant ongoing issue for this property, the building's historical record shows periods of typical residential maintenance with no major safety incidents or pest problems reported until the retaining wall concerns emerged in late 2023.