41-15 Haight Street, Queens, NY 11355

41-15 Haight Street in Flushing is a 5-story, 4-unit residential building constructed in 2015 and currently owned by Zhifeng Chen. The property has experienced recurring issues with essential services, particularly heating and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints filed between 2021 and 2024, including three heating/hot water complaints in December 2024 alone. The building has also faced significant maintenance and safety concerns, with recent violations issued for pest control (roaches) in Apartment 2, and multiple safety code violations including the use of prohibited hardware and non-compliance with egress requirements related to unauthorized dormitory conversions.

The property has active ECB violations as of December 2024 related to unpermitted work involving a mechanical lift installation and multiple building code violations, with penalties totaling over $8,000. These recent developments suggest ongoing issues with building maintenance and compliance with safety regulations. Additional concerns include a history of unauthorized modifications, as evidenced by multiple "illegal conversion" complaints in 2024, and past occupancy violations related to unauthorized dormitory use. Despite these issues, the building has maintained a bedbug-free record in recent inspections, with the last reported treatment in 2022 involving five units.

The property has a documented history of permit activity from 2018-2020, though the current status of compliance with these permits is unclear given the recent violations. The building's management has faced challenges in maintaining basic services, with multiple instances of HPD inspectors being unable to gain access for required inspections, particularly during heating system complaints. Recent inspections in December 2024 resulted in multiple Class A and C violations requiring correction, including issues with mail receptacles, heating system access, and various safety notification requirements. While some violations have been certified as corrected in 2024-2025, several remain open, indicating ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges.