87-39 110th Street, Queens, NY 11418

The three-story, three-unit tenement building at 87-39 110th Street in Richmond Hill, owned by Jin Yang, has experienced several notable maintenance issues since 2021. In July 2021, multiple complaints were investigated regarding doors and window conditions, ventilation systems, and various unsanitary conditions including mold and pests, though no violations were issued from these inspections. More concerning were a series of serious issues in January 2022, when emergency complaints were filed regarding electric wiring problems, safety concerns with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and unsanitary conditions including mold and pests.

While these complaints were ultimately closed, the HPD was unable to gain access to perform inspections. Recent inspections in 2023 revealed several violations primarily focused on fire safety and maintenance issues in the cellar area. These included problems with self-closing doors to various rooms such as the boiler room and meter room, as well as issues with fire retardant sheetrock materials and an altered acoustical ceiling. In addition, the building received citations for failing to maintain proper occupancy and safety notices in the common areas, though these violations have since been closed.

It's worth noting that recent bedbug reports from 2022 through 2025 show no infestations or related issues in the building, suggesting effective pest management in this regard. There have also been two instances of utility-related inspections (a gas utility referral in 2022 and an illegal conversion complaint in 2021) where access was not granted for inspection, though these complaints were subsequently closed. The building's maintenance history indicates recurring issues with accessibility for inspections and potential safety concerns, particularly during 2021-2022, while more recent violations have primarily focused on fire safety requirements. The property has maintained a consistent record of being free from bedbug infestations over the past several years, and while multiple violations have been cited, they have generally been addressed and closed out through subsequent corrective actions.