72-28 Burchell Avenue, Queens, NY 11692

The two-family house at 72-28 Burchell Avenue in Arverne, owned by Colleen Mcentee, is a two-story, four-unit building constructed in 1925. The property has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most concerning incidents occurring in 2020 when multiple urgent complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions including mold, water leaks, and electrical problems.

Specifically, in February 2020, there were reports of power outages, heat/hot water issues, and water supply problems, all categorized as emergency situations. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to investigate mold and water leak complaints in April 2020, which complicates understanding the full extent of these issues. Additional complaints from 2020 included a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) investigation regarding an unsanitary animal incident involving a dog, though this did not result in any violations.

The building's history also shows concerns about its vacant status, with multiple complaints in 2019 and 2020 regarding the property being vacant, open, and unguarded, though inspections did not always warrant violations. While the building passed the 2021 DOHMH inspection, the pattern of complaints in 2020, particularly those related to water, electrical, and sanitary conditions, suggests a period of significant maintenance challenges. The most recent recorded complaints and violations, as of October 2023, appear to be limited primarily to the previously mentioned 2020 issues, with no recent violations or complaints showing on the most recent housing records.