50-13 Junction Boulevard, Queens, NY 11373

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 50-13 Junction Boulevard in Corona, owned by Lilia Alvarez and constructed in 1935, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints, including three specific incidents in 2022 (March and November) that required HPD emergency intervention, though at least one of these was resolved shortly after inspection. The building has also faced plumbing issues, with violations documented in December 2021, and water leak complaints in August 2022.

More serious concerns emerged in late 2021 and early 2022, including reports of unsanitary conditions with pest infestations (documented violations for roaches in a third-floor apartment) and a rat activity inspection in February 2022. Recent inspections (2023 and 2024) have revealed several open violations that require attention, including a missing shoe on a fire escape drop ladder, and the need for an annual bedbug report to be filed. Past issues have included lead paint hazards and general maintenance concerns, though many previous violations (such as those regarding flooring, stairs, and garbage storage) have been closed.

The building's most recent bedbug report for the period ending October 2022 indicated no infested units, though this was followed by an open violation in 2023 related to reporting requirements. A rat inspection history shows a mix of compliance and failure results between 2010 and 2016, suggesting ongoing rodent management challenges. The pattern of complaints and violations suggests periodic lapses in maintenance, particularly during 2021-2022 when multiple systems issues were reported, though recent years show fewer emergency complaints.