135-24 40th Road, Queens, NY 11354

The three-story mixed-use building at 135-24 40th Road in Flushing, owned by Ohmi Morimoto and constructed in 1993, has a complex history primarily centered around its commercial space. Recent inspections in 2024-2025 revealed the presence of unpermitted food establishment operations, though there are no current records of significant health code violations. The building's recent history shows consistent compliance with bedbug reporting regulations from 2021-2025, with no infestations reported in any of the four annual filings.

However, there are notable structural and maintenance concerns, including a March 2023 inspection revealing a partial vacate order and unauthorized occupancy violations related to restaurant space usage, for which the building faced a $12,500 fine. The property has experienced multiple food safety incidents between 2020 and 2024, including several food poisoning complaints that were determined to be isolated incidents, and various food establishment violations such as temperature control issues and foreign object complaints. Elevators have been a recurring maintenance concern, with violations issued in 2020 regarding multiple devices on the property and lack of alternate service. The building has maintained generally good rodent control compliance, passing inspections in 2021, though it failed an initial inspection in 2019 for unspecified reasons.

An active ECB violation from 2018 remains regarding building wall maintenance, though most recent violations from 2023 related to work without a permit have been resolved, with penalties paid. The property has demonstrated a commitment to addressing violations promptly, with most issues being resolved within reasonable timeframes. Recent documentation shows improved compliance with health and safety regulations, though the building's history demonstrates ongoing challenges with maintaining proper food service and elevator systems. The 2024-2025 period shows relatively fewer complaints compared to previous years, suggesting potential improvements in building management practices.