42-42 Colden Street, Queens, NY 11355

The 162-unit, 6-story residential building at 42-42 Colden Street in Flushing, owned by Hui Wong and built in 1962, has exhibited several concerning maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2025, there have been two significant unresolved plumbing-related complaints: one for a heavy water leak (June 2025) and another for plumbing issues involving a basin or sink (May 2025), both of which HPD was unable to inspect despite emergency categorization. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water problems, with complaints in July and August 2023 that required HPD intervention.

Multiple inspections in December 2024 addressed various emergency complaints including electrical issues, door problems, and ceiling paint/plaster concerns, though no violations were found in these cases. Historical records from 2018-2022 show persistent mechanical system maintenance issues, particularly with the boiler and elevator, including multiple complaints about defective/inoperative systems and failure to file required inspection reports. There were notable safety concerns regarding fire safety equipment in 2022, with violations for inadequate sprinkler coverage in laundry rooms and unauthorized gas piping installation.

The building's most recent violations include open violations from 2023 regarding self-closing doors in public areas. On a positive note, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in any unit since at least 2018, according to the building's bedbug reporting records. While many older violations have been resolved, several recent maintenance issues and open violations suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and responsive maintenance systems.