143-30 Franklin Avenue, Queens, NY 11355

The three-story, two-family house at 143-30 Franklin Avenue in Flushing, owned by Michel Wang and built in 1915, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly during late 2021 and early 2022. The building suffered from persistent heating and hot water problems in December 2021 and January 2022, with multiple emergency complaints filed through NYC's Housing Maintenance Code system, though some were resolved upon inspection while others resulted in violations being issued.

There were also concerning sanitary conditions during this period, including mold and pest infestations, with violations recorded through the Housing Maintenance Code. A February 2022 inspection revealed multiple violations in the second-story apartment, including issues with the kitchen and bathroom fixtures, surfaces, and sanitary conditions. These violations encompassed problems with the countertop, sink, floor tiles, shower stall, plastered surfaces, refrigerator gasket, and water leak at the kitchen ceiling.

There were also documented issues with mold at the bathroom ceiling and evidence of a cockroach infestation throughout the apartment. While some violations were marked as closed, two remain open, including a mold problem in the bathroom and issues with the plastered surfaces and paint in the kitchen. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and infrastructure, particularly regarding heating systems and moisture management, though most recent complaints and violations have been addressed through inspection and correction processes, as of the last available data in 2023.