36-24 169th Street, Queens, NY 11358

The two-family house at 36-24 169th Street in Flushing, owned by Su Zheng, has experienced several notable issues in recent years. Most concerning are a series of significant violations discovered in February 2024, when the property was found to have been converted and occupied with three or more additional dwelling units beyond what is legally authorized.

These violations, primarily associated with the front apartment, resulted in substantial penalties totaling $240,000 (with $60,000 assigned to four separate violations), though some were marked as "resolved" with no balance due. The building was also cited for multiple safety concerns, including inadequate means of egress, lack of an automatic sprinkler system, and absence of a fire alarm system for the furnished rooms at the front apartment, though these violations were generally marked as "resolved" with no penalties imposed. Earlier maintenance issues include an emergency heat/hot water complaint from November 2022, which was promptly addressed.

Most recently, in March 2024, there was a construction-related complaint, though this too was resolved through compliance inspection. While the property has experienced various regulatory challenges, particularly regarding unauthorized unit conversions and safety code violations, the owner has generally addressed both housing maintenance complaints and Department of Buildings violations in a timely manner once officially cited. The most pressing active violation as of February 2024 pertains to egress requirements for transient use, with a penalty of $2,500 still due.