"The fire broke out on March 16 at 132-05 Avery Ave., a two-family home that court filings say had been converted into as many as 14 units."
"Tenants previously told Gothamist the building was poorly maintained, with garbage blocking hallways, leaks left unrepaired and makeshift units carved out of the home."
"City records show dozens of violations at the property, some still open."
"The building's owner, Dechang Yee, was sued by the city in 2023 over $300,000 in allegedly unpaid penalties tied to Department of Buildings violations."
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal fire in Flushing that resulted in four deaths. The fire occurred on March 16 at a two-family home converted into multiple units. The city medical examiner ruled the deaths a homicide. Victims included a 3-year-old boy and a 50-year-old man, while two others remain unidentified. The building had numerous maintenance issues and violations. The owner, Dechang Yee, is facing a lawsuit for unpaid penalties related to these violations.
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