42-32 160th Street, Queens, NY 11358

The 5-unit, 3-story residential building at 42-32 160th Street in Flushing, owned by Chee Tak Lim, has a notable history of regulatory scrutiny and compliance issues, particularly regarding its former operation as an illegal hotel. In December 2018, the property was found to be improperly using units 2L and 3 for transient purposes, resulting in four Environmental Control Board violations with penalties totaling $17,250, though records indicate these were ultimately resolved with no balance due.

The building's more recent history shows regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent reports from 2025 showing zero infested units during the reporting periods from 2019 through 2024. However, there have been three recent complaints (2024) alleging illegal hotel room use, though all three inspections resulted in inspectors being unable to gain access.

The property has maintained its official residential designation as a Class A multiple dwelling, and the owner's recent bedbug reports through 2025 consistently show no infestation issues, suggesting improved maintenance practices since the previous violations. The building's age (constructed in 1920) and prior illegal hotel operation history indicate potential historical challenges with building code compliance, though recent records show no current violations of this nature.