140-32 34th Avenue, Queens, NY 11354

The three-unit, three-story building at 140-32 34th Avenue in Flushing, owned by Ming Zhao, was constructed in 2001 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there was a documented rodent infestation problem in 2022, particularly affecting the 3F apartment, which experienced multiple violations for pest issues, requiring official inspections and remediation orders. The building underwent multiple inspections in late 2022 revealing various maintenance concerns, including problems with heating/hot water systems, flooring, and an appliance issue with the refrigerator.

Specific violations were issued regarding extremely hot water (150 degrees) exceeding the maximum allowable temperature, which required correction. The building also had some safety-related citation requirements in late 2022, including issues with self-closing doors and the need to post certain safety notices regarding smoke detectors and carbon monoxide requirements. As of May 2025, the building's pest management situation appears to have improved significantly, with no reported infestations in the past three bedbug reporting periods, and a recent rodent inspection in March 2025 passed without any violations.

The most recent 311 complaint regarding rat sightings in March 2025 also resulted in no violations being found during the health department's inspection. While earlier maintenance issues have been addressed and closed, it is notable that many of the 2022 complaints were ultimately resolved with violations being certified as corrected by late 2022 through various official channels, including HPD and DOHMH inspections. The building's age and history of maintenance issues suggest that while recent inspections show compliance, there was a period of significant maintenance challenges that required multiple regulatory interventions and corrections.