41-31 Haight Street, Queens, NY 11355

41-31 Haight Street is a 6-story, 21-unit residential building in Flushing, built in 2015 and currently owned by Chung Lam. The building has experienced several significant safety and compliance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging between 2024-2025. Currently, there are open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from both 2023 and 2024.

Of particular concern, in December 2024, the building received multiple Environmental Control Board violations including failure to provide a functional fire alarm system, blocked exit passageways, and various building code compliance issues. Between 2024-2025, there were multiple complaints regarding illegal conversions and unauthorized uses of the property, particularly concerning the first-floor commercial unit allegedly converted to a hostel with up to 22 beds, which resulted in several partial vacate orders being issued. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water issues, as evidenced by a complaint in August 2021, though inspectors were unable to access units to verify the problem.

During its occupancy period, which spans from 2019-2020, there were no reported bedbug infestations, and by 2021, all previously infested units (24 in total) had been eradicated. The property has had multiple building permits issued between 2018-2023 for various construction and maintenance work, though recent violations suggest ongoing compliance challenges. Notably, in 2024, multiple ECB violations resulted in monetary penalties totaling over $20,000, including for failure to maintain required means of egress and for using prohibited door hardware.