166-02 17th Road, Queens, NY 11357

The two-story, 192-unit residential building at 166-02 17th Road in Whitestone, owned by James Marsanico and constructed in 1951, has experienced recurring indoor air quality issues over recent years, with the most recent incidents in 2023 and 2022 involving sewage odors. The property has shown a pattern of air quality complaints, particularly during 2020 when there were multiple reports of chemical vapors, gases, and odors, prompting advisories from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to the property management.

In March 2023, there was a reported pest infestation that, while investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), was found to have no violations issued. The building's history includes significant violations in 2019 related to improper gas system installations, with the Department of Buildings issuing penalties totaling $7,500 for work done without proper permits and for unsafe gas supply conditions, though these violations were subsequently resolved.

The property underwent rodent inspections in July 2016, both of which passed. While the building's air quality issues appear to be the most pressing concern, it's worth noting that most complaints have been addressed through advisories rather than formal violations, though the recurring nature of these issues suggests a persistent challenge with maintaining optimal indoor conditions.