43-23 Main Street, Queens, NY 11355

This three-story, two-family house at 43-23 Main Street in Flushing, owned by Tariq Mahmood and built in 1988, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety incidents over the past seven years. The property faced multiple emergency safety issues in August 2018, including problems with doors, window guards, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and pest control, all of which were eventually closed. In 2024-2025, there were three notable incidents involving building shaking/vibrating that were documented in February 2025 and related to a vehicle impacting the store front, which remains an active violation.

Earlier structural concerns included construction work issues in 2019 that resulted in a stop work order due to license revocation, though this violation was eventually dismissed. The building has also had recurring issues with mobile food vendors, particularly regarding smoke/odor complaints, with the latest occurring in late 2024, all of which were referred to the NYC Health Department for inspection. There was a notable electrical violation recorded in 2021 involving unpermitted electrical work in the first-floor store, which was resolved with no penalties.

The property underwent various inspection and permit processes, with the most recent permits issued or processed in February 2023. A rodent compliance inspection in July 2022 was passed, indicating no current pest issues. While many historical complaints have been resolved, the building exhibits a pattern of safety and maintenance challenges that have required ongoing attention, particularly regarding building systems and vendor-related concerns.