45-88 161st Street, Queens, NY 11358

Located at 45-88 161st Street in Flushing, this 4-unit, 3-story building built in 1980 and owned by Zhongsheng Dai has experienced several significant issues over recent years, most notably a recurring rodent problem. In September 2023, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found violations related to rodent conditions, with follow-up inspections scheduled. This has been part of an ongoing pattern, as evidenced by failed rodent inspections in October and November 2023.

The building has also maintained an open violation regarding the required annual bedbug report since April 2024, though prior reports from 2021-2023 indicated no infestations. The property's inspection history reveals multiple maintenance issues, particularly during late 2018, when the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) conducted investigations into various problems including window frames, flooring, and mold conditions. While no violations were ultimately issued for these complaints, there was one violation related to wall conditions that required attention.

Security and safety concerns were documented in late 2018 regarding the building's entrance, including issues with door self-closing mechanisms, an illegal double-key lock, and the need for proper gas leak notification procedures. These violations, along with electrical wiring concerns in Apartment 1, were addressed and certified as corrected in early 2019. A 2019 Department of Buildings inspection revealed unauthorized construction work in the cellar area that was subsequently resolved. Recent environmental inspections in 2023 indicate ongoing rodent issues, with failures noted in both initial and compliance inspections.