35-28 Union Street, Queens, NY 11354

The 6-unit, 4-story building at 35-28 Union Street in Flushing, owned by Ziyan Shi and constructed in 1987, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, particularly related to heating and plumbing systems, over the past two years. Most recently, in January 2025, there was a building-wide heat and hot water failure that was resolved quickly, following similar issues documented in June 2024. The building has also faced multiple plumbing concerns, with water supply complaints recorded in July 2024 and June 2024, though no violations were issued in these cases. Additionally, indoor air quality concerns have been noted several times in 2024, with chemical vapor complaints in June and March, as well as December 2023, prompting Department of Health intervention.

The building has been subject to various regulatory violations and enforcement actions. In July 2024, multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were identified, including issues with door security, missing safety notices (carbon monoxide detector requirements, smoke detector requirements, and gas leak procedures), though many of these were subsequently certified as corrected by September 2024. There are also notable ongoing concerns, as indicated by an open violation regarding the posting of the heating system contact information. Environmental Control Board violations from February 2024 highlight safety concerns regarding roof access and rear exit obstructions.

The building's maintenance history includes problematic mechanical systems, with a boiler-related ECB violation from November 2020 that remains active. A bedbug infestation was reported and resolved in one unit between late 2022 and late 2023, and there were notable structural concerns in early 2024 regarding building vibration/stability, though this complaint was inspected and served with a violation. The building's management history reflects both routine and emergency maintenance needs, with multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code complaints indicating ongoing challenges with basic building systems. A 2023 violation for failure to file the 2022 external low-pressure inspection remains active, indicating some regulatory compliance issues.