149-31 45th Avenue, Queens, NY 11355

The two-family residential property at 149-31 45th Avenue in Flushing, owned by Mu Wang Chen and built in 1915, has been the subject of multiple concerning complaints over the past two years, particularly relating to potential illegal uses of the building. Most recently, in April 2025, there are active complaints regarding illegal commercial/manufacturing use in a residential zone and an illegal conversion attempt.

The building has experienced consistent access issues for inspectors attempting to verify complaints, with records showing inspection attempts in late 2023 and 2024 where inspectors were unable to gain access on multiple occasions, including two "2nd Final Attempts" in relation to a Certificate of Occupancy issue and a commercial use complaint. Prior to the current active complaints, there were similar allegations of illegal commercial use in 2023, which were closed in early 2024 under the same "Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt" disposition.

These repeated access issues have hindered official verification of the complaints, but the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing concerns about unauthorized uses of the property. It's worth noting that the building is officially classified as a 2-family house and was constructed as such, though the recent complaints raise questions about current usage compliance.