42-22 Union Street, Queens, NY 11355
The 32-unit, 8-story building at 42-22 Union Street in Flushing, owned by Joel Abreu and constructed in 1990, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly related to water systems and sanitation. Most notably, in May 2025, the building faced rodent-related violations requiring follow-up inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and there remains an open HPD complaint regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage. Throughout 2024-2025, the property has experienced multiple water-related issues, including heavy flow and slow leaks, with corresponding HPD violations.
The building has also undergone several inspections and received various violations in 2024 related to fire safety, including non-self-closing doors, and other maintenance issues like a missing smoke detector notice and required repairs to address vermin flies in the public hall. All previous major issues, such as a mold problem (2020) and heat/hot water concerns, have been resolved. The building has a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with consistent reporting showing zero cases from 2018 through 2024.
Two complaints regarding illegal conversions and hotel rooms were filed in 2024, though inspections did not find any violations warranting action. The property has active DOB violations from both 2023 and 2024 regarding failure to display energy efficiency scores and grades, though previous violations from 2019-2022 were resolved. While the building has experienced recurring water-related issues, there appears to be no significant pattern indicating systematic maintenance failures, as most violations are promptly addressed through inspections and corrections. The most recent rodent activity discovered in June 2025 marks the first recorded rat activity since 2011, when the building passed a rodent inspection.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 32 |
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Year built | 1990 |
Total area | 29890 sq ft |
Floors | 8 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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