74-16 88th Road, Queens, NY 11421

The three-story, four-unit building at 74-16 88th Road in Woodhaven, owned by Ralph Vallejo and constructed in 1931, has experienced several notable events over the past few years that potential tenants should be aware of. The property has ongoing open violations related to the annual bedbug reporting requirement for 2021 through 2024, indicating non-compliance with Housing Maintenance Code requirements.

The building has been the subject of multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints regarding illegal conversions, with recent complaints in 2024 and 2023 being marked as "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" during inspection attempts. A significant incident occurred in 2023 when work was observed continuing in violation of a Stop Work Order on the third floor, resulting in a $5,000 ECB violation penalty, though records indicate this was later resolved. The building has a history of plumbing-related issues, including a 2020 water supply complaint that was investigated but resulted in no violations being issued.

The property underwent a series of inspections and complaints in 2020, when multiple violations were noted regarding unauthorized work and missing permits, including the creation of a staircase to the basement and an unauthorized door installation. While some of these violations were resolved or dismissed, they indicate a pattern of building code non-compliance during that period. The building's history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing compliance issues, with a particular focus on bedbug reporting violations in recent years and several investigations into potential unauthorized modifications to the building structure or systems.