56-10 138th Street, Queens, NY 11355

The three-story, three-unit building at 56-10 138th Street in Flushing, owned by Aizhen Chen and constructed in 1970, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, with the most concerning being a history of pest-related problems. In 2018, there were multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions involving pests, with inspections showing violations in some cases. These issues appeared to primarily affect the second-floor apartment (2FL), which also experienced rodent problems, flooring defects, and required repairs to safety devices such as smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent report in 2024 showing no infested or re-infested units. Between 2021 and April 2024, the building received four Class A violations regarding the annual bedbug reporting requirement, though all these violations were subsequently closed. The property has also faced concerns regarding potential illegal conversions and gas safety issues, with multiple complaints filed in 2018 regarding these matters, though in all cases, inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct proper inspections.

These complaints, while serious, were not confirmed violations due to the lack of access for inspectors. An illegal parking violation was noted in 2018 but appears to have been resolved with no penalty imposed. Of note, an April 2023 rodent inspection resulted in a "passed" rating, indicating successful pest control measures. While the building's history shows periods of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2018, more recent records suggest improved compliance with bedbug reporting and other maintenance requirements, with fewer reported issues in the past two years.