46-34 158th Street, Queens, NY 11358

The three-story, 2-family house at 46-34 158th Street in Flushing, owned by Xin Chen and built in 1925, has experienced several notable incidents over the past five years that warrant attention. Most recently, in May 2023, a complaint was filed regarding an illegal conversion of the property, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their final attempts in July 2023.

Earlier in 2023, there was a rodent-related complaint that was promptly addressed and resolved when the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conducted an inspection on January 17, 2023, and found no violations, passing the property in their evaluation. The building had previously been subject to a gas utility referral complaint in January 2019, which also resulted in no violations being found during the February 13 inspection.

Between July 2018 and February 2019, the property underwent permitted work under job number 421660973, with multiple permits issued for plumbing and electrical work, suggesting some level of maintenance or improvements during that period. Given the building's age and the nature of the complaints, particularly regarding potential illegal conversions and pest issues, it appears the property has experienced typical urban maintenance challenges but has generally remained compliant with inspections. The most recent complaint regarding illegal conversion attempts and the relatively recent rodent complaint may be areas of concern, though both were addressed through official channels and did not result in verified violations at the time of inspection.