45-35 163rd Street, Queens, NY 11358

The three-story, two-family house at 45-35 163rd Street in Flushing, owned by Kinson Tan, was constructed in 2016 and has experienced several significant issues over its lifespan. Most concerning was a series of heat and hot water complaints in April-May 2019, with multiple emergency complaints filed through the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, some of which resulted in inspections where access could not be gained. Between 2019 and 2022, the building has faced multiple investigations regarding possible illegal conversions and unauthorized work, particularly on the third floor.

These investigations culminated in a special operations compliance inspection in October 2019 that resulted in oath violations being served. The building has active Environmental Control Board violations from 2020-2021, with multiple citations totaling over $80,000 in penalties related to work conducted without permits, primarily concerning an unauthorized kitchen installation on the top floor. There are also two pending violations from 2020 related to failure to certify corrections on immediately hazardous conditions.

The building's maintenance record shows one inspection in 2020 passed for rodent issues, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the most recent reporting period (2021-2022). While the building has had various maintenance issues, including the 2019 heat/hot water problems and questionable alterations, it has generally maintained basic habitability standards with no recent significant safety concerns. The most recent major compliance issues appear to be primarily related to unpermitted alterations rather than urgent maintenance problems affecting resident comfort or safety.