98-42 212th Street, Queens, NY 11429

The property at 98-42 212th Street in Queens Village is a two-family house constructed in 1940, currently owned by Myrtho Constant. The building has experienced persistent pest issues in recent years, with multiple 311 service requests and violations related to unsanitary conditions and infestations, particularly affecting the second-floor apartment. Between 2022 and 2023, there were multiple documented infestations of mice, roaches, and ants, with violations still showing as open as of October 2023.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including electrical problems (no lighting), door issues, flooring concerns, and bathroom maintenance needs, particularly during a cluster of complaints in June 2022. An earlier incident in February 2021 involved temporary loss of heat and hot water, though these services were reported to be restored quickly. More recently, a zoning-related complaint entered in October 2024 resulted in a request for corrective action in April 2025, indicating ongoing property compliance monitoring.

The most significant cluster of issues occurred during mid-2022, when multiple violations were issued across different maintenance categories, including electrical systems, doors, flooring, and multiple instances of pest infestations. The second-floor unit appears to have experienced the most documented issues, with violations related to carbon monoxide detectors, ceiling tiles, floor damage, bathroom plastering, and kitchen cabinet problems. While many of the earlier complaints in 2022 were eventually closed, several violations remained open through 2023, particularly concerning pest control and general maintenance requirements under the Housing Maintenance Code. The building's documented history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges that typically required multiple service requests and inspections to address, with some issues persisting over extended periods before resolution.