88-17 Pontiac Street, Queens, NY 11427

The two-family house at 88-17 Pontiac Street in Bellerose, owned by Qin Liu, has had several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, in August 2022, the building experienced multiple concerning conditions including reports of mold, sewage issues, and pest problems, all of which were classified as either emergency or non-emergency violations under the Housing Maintenance Code. These complaints were particularly notable as the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to inspect the reported conditions, resulting in the case being closed without verification of the problems.

Prior to these incidents, the building underwent a rodent inspection in July 2019, which was passed, though that same month a rodent-related complaint was filed with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) that was subsequently closed without resolution details. In a positive development, recent bedbug reporting from early 2025 shows that all three units in the building underwent successful eradication with no re-infestation, suggesting effective management of this particular pest issue. The building's bedbug history from 2023-2024 indicates no infested units, with successful eradication in all cases.

While the bedbug situation appears to be under control, the building's record shows a pattern of unresolved complaints in 2022, particularly related to unsanitary conditions. These included issues with a ceiling, cabinet, and various sanitation problems, though it's important to note that these complaints were filed and closed without proper inspection access. The property has maintained its classification as a two-family house since its construction in 1975, comprising two stories and three units in total.