61-17 170th Street, Queens, NY 11365

The three-story, two-family house at 61-17 170th Street in Flushing, owned by Long Jiang, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues since 2022, with the most significant problems occurring between late 2022 and early 2023. The building faced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints in January 2023 resulting in both violations and emergency responses.

There were also multiple reports of unsanitary conditions, particularly concerning mold, with violations issued in January 2023 for approximately 2 square feet of ceiling mold in the bathroom of the second-floor apartment. The property has documented structural and safety concerns including electrical problems (lighting issues and outlet/switch problems), ceiling and wall plaster defects, and bathroom fixture issues, most of which resulted in Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) violations. More recent concerns involve questions about the building's certificate of occupancy, with complaints filed in January and July 2023 regarding potential illegal use of cellar spaces.

The Department of Buildings issued a violation in January 2023 for occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy, specifically relating to illegal fixtures and piping in the cellar, with a penalty of $1,250. Historically, the building had rodent activity issues recorded in 2016, though no such complaints have been documented in recent years. While many of the 2022-2023 violations have been closed with certified corrections, the pattern of recurring maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and compliance with housing codes.