41-42 Parsons Boulevard, Queens, NY 11355

The 4-story, 60-unit residential building at 41-42 Parsons Boulevard in Flushing, owned by Sichun Shen and constructed in 1929, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, there was a heat/hot water complaint for an individual apartment that could not be inspected, and in October 2024, violations were issued for both heavy water leakage and ceiling issues in Apartment 3J, with the owner having a specified timeframe to address these violations.

The building has a documented history of water-related problems, with multiple complaints about heavy flow leaks in 2023 and 2024. There have also been recurring door/window issues, with multiple inspections in 2023-2024 regarding doors and frames, some of which resulted in violations, particularly concerning self-closing mechanisms. The property has faced several infrastructure and maintenance challenges, including a 2024 rodent activity inspection confirming ongoing pest issues, though recent bedbug reports (2023-2024) show no infestations.

The building has a history of unauthorized work complaints between 2019-2023, though inspections during these periods did not find violations warranting action. Multiple housing violations were documented in 2024, including issues with fire retardant materials and ceiling conditions in the first-story public hall, though many of these were subsequently certified as corrected by late 2024. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of both emergency and non-emergency complaints, with varying levels of compliance and resolution, suggesting ongoing challenges with building upkeep and maintenance response.