33-26 Union Street, Queens, NY 11354

The 10-unit, 4-story residential building at 33-26 Union Street in Flushing, owned by Meeiling Lu and constructed in 2003, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, most recently evidenced by multiple emergency complaints in February 2025, though these complaints were not verified by HPD due to access issues. The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, with several instances where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to verify complaints, including a 2019 report of broken/missing window guards and multiple heat/hot water complaints in 2020. Building-wide inspections in 2021 and 2022 resulted in violations for failure to file annual bedbug reports, though records indicate no bedbug infestations in recent years (2021-2025).

While the building has undergone regular pest control measures, as shown by numerous rodent bait applications between 2022 and 2023, inspections in early 2022 identified rat activity requiring follow-up treatment. The property has experienced some administrative issues, including violations related to boiler inspection report filings in late 2019, though these were ultimately dismissed. A complaint regarding an illegal advertising sign was filed in late 2020 and resulted in an OATH violation served in January 2022.

More recently, in 2025, there have been no documented bedbug infestations or major safety violations, suggesting some improvement in pest management and building maintenance compliance. The most pressing current concern appears to be the recurring heat and hot water issues, as evidenced by multiple complaints in 2025, though these have not been conclusively verified through inspections. The building's management has maintained proper documentation and reporting for bedbug monitoring, showing consistent compliance with regulatory requirements in recent years.