87-10 51st Avenue, Queens, NY 11373

The 6-story, 152-unit building at 87-10 51st Avenue in Elmhurst, owned by Jim Low and constructed in 1962, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues and inspection challenges in recent years. Most notably, in 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, with residents reporting problems in January and May of that year. Additionally, there have been persistent access issues during inspections, with inspectors often unable to gain entry to apartments during investigations of various complaints, including recent issues with ceiling conditions and window frames.

The building has also faced safety concerns, with a documented violation in 2022 regarding a locked fire escape that resulted in a $1,250 penalty, though records indicate this was resolved. More recent active violations relate to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018, 2021, and 2022, suggesting ongoing compliance issues with maintenance protocols. The property has shown some improvement in pest management, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years (2022-2025), following a period of six reported cases in 2019-2020.

Historical records indicate various plumbing issues were documented in 2021, affecting toilets, bathtubs/showers, sinks, and cabinets, though many of these complaints were closed without access being granted for inspection. The building's façade and balcony conditions have been a recurring theme in violations, with issues noted regarding defective balconies and paint failure. Multiple permits for various maintenance and repair work have been issued between 2018 and 2021, though the pattern of service requests and violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. While the property has passed several rodent inspections (most recently in 2019), the frequency of service requests related to basic utilities like heat and water indicate consistent infrastructure maintenance needs.