42-66 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, NY 11355

The three-story, two-family house at 42-66 Kissena Boulevard in Flushing, owned by Syed Kazim, has faced several significant maintenance issues, particularly during 2022. The most pressing concerns emerged in September 2022, when the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) conducted inspections in response to multiple complaints.

These included violations related to pest infestation (specifically roaches), water leaks with heavy flow, visible mold, and issues with a bathtub/shower, all centered in the 2nd floor apartment (2NDFL). While some violations were subsequently resolved, including the pest and mold issues, an open Class B violation remained regarding water leak repair as of October 2022. Additional building concerns emerged during these inspections, including issues with peeling paint requiring proper repair, and potential lead paint hazards that needed addressing due to the presence of a child under six in the unit.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of attention to rodent control, with inspections in 2011 and 2022 showing varying results, from compliance in 2011 and March 2022 to confirmed rat activity in January 2022, though this was marked as "initial" inspection status. An earlier service request from 2022 regarding window frame issues could not be substantiated due to lack of access during the inspection. While many of the September 2022 violations were closed, with some certified as resolved by late 2022 and early 2023, the presence of multiple simultaneous maintenance issues during this period indicates significant challenges with building upkeep, particularly affecting the second-floor unit.