111-17 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11368

As of July 2025, 111-17 Northern Boulevard, a 38-unit, 4-story brick building constructed in 1931, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, particularly relating to water systems and pest problems. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints about water leaks, including slow leaks reported in March and April 2025, and a building-wide heat/hot water complaint in May 2025. The building has also faced challenges with pest control, with multiple violations issued in 2025 for unsanitary conditions involving pests, as well as earlier issues documented in 2023. Additional maintenance concerns include problems with flooring, as evidenced by multiple floor-related complaints and violations, particularly in April 2025.

The building's history shows persistent habitation quality issues, including a pattern of water-related problems (both plumbing and leaks), safety concerns regarding fire escape access (notably a 2023 violation regarding obstructing bars/gates), and various problems requiring emergency and non-emergency HPD interventions. Recent inspections and complaints have resulted in various violations being issued, most of which fall under categories that require correction within specified timeframes. While there have been past bedbug and rodent issues documented through inspections and reporting systems, the most recent records from 2022-2025 show zero confirmed infested units or eradication efforts for bedbugs. The property has also been cited for various violations requiring smoke detector/CO detector repairs, window guard installations, and other safety-related compliance issues.

The building's ownership, currently under Carmelle Bellefleur, has faced challenges with maintaining code compliance, as evidenced by multiple violation notices and complaints. While some older violations were resolved (e.g. fire stopping issues and fire protection concerns), there are ongoing maintenance challenges that suggest a need for continued attention to building systems and habitability standards. Of particular note is a 2021 violation regarding failure to display energy efficiency scores, which remains active as of the latest available data. In recent years, particularly 2025, there has been a cluster of complaints and violations related to basic services such as heat and water supply, indicating potential infrastructure or maintenance system shortcomings that affect resident comfort and safety.