96-02 57th Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

The 16-story residential building at 96-02 57th Avenue in Corona, owned by London Equitiesholdinglp, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are recurring problems with heat and hot water systems, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations in early 2025, including both building-wide and apartment-specific issues. The building has also faced ongoing challenges with unsanitary conditions, particularly mold, with HPD inspections noting violations in 2025. The property has a concerning history of elevator-related complaints, with multiple reports between 2021 and 2024, though inspections generally found no violations.

Bedbug reports show a pattern of infestations, peaking at 19 units in 2018, but more recent filings from 2024 indicate no active infestations. The building's infrastructure has required attention, with violations in 2024-2025 related to window balances, carbon monoxide detectors, and heating systems, particularly affecting apartment 4D. While some historical concerns about balcony concrete and scaffolding safety from 2021 were resolved, there are multiple active violations related to external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2021 that remain unresolved as of mid-2023. More recent inspections in 2025 have revealed rat activity, though previous years showed generally passing results for rodent inspections.

The property management has been active in addressing issues, with multiple permits issued for various repairs and maintenance work between 2018 and 2021, including plumbing and electrical work. There have also been several 311 service requests in 2025 alone, indicating ongoing maintenance needs. The building's location is subject to typical urban challenges, as evidenced by multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions, plumbing issues, and general building maintenance concerns. While some violations have been promptly addressed, others, particularly those related to heating and water systems, appear to be recurring problems affecting resident comfort.