61-54 Fresh Meadow Lane, Queens, NY 11365

The three-story, 8-unit residential building at 61-54 Fresh Meadow Lane in Flushing, owned by Victor Alicanti, was constructed in 1931 and has faced several significant issues in recent years, with the most concerning problems emerging in 2022. During May 2022, the building experienced multiple urgent issues including heat and hot water outages, pest infestations, and safety concerns related to carbon monoxide detectors.

Specifically, there were inspections and violations noted for unsanitary conditions involving pests, water supply problems, and multiple heat/hot water-related complaints, with particular focus on violations related to apartment 2R. The building currently has open violations from 2023 and 2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, indicating possible ongoing concerns about vermin control. Additional historical context reveals structural and safety concerns, including a 2021 ECB violation for a collapsing mortar and brick wall at the building's exterior and questions about illegal apartment conversions.

Multiple attempts by the Department of Buildings to investigate suspected illegal conversions were recorded between 2021 and 2022, though inspectors often faced access issues. The building has also had various maintenance issues requiring attention to safety systems, as evidenced by multiple carbon monoxide and smoke detector violations and a broken vinyl shingle issue from 2022. While some violations were resolved through inspections and subsequent actions, including work orders and payments, several remain open as of April 2024, indicating that not all issues have been fully addressed.