97-22 57th Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

The 16-story building at 97-22 57th Avenue in Corona, managed by David Bernhardt and containing 233 units, has experienced several persistent maintenance issues in recent months (as of July 2025), most notably recurring heat and hot water problems. Between March and April 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations related to heat and hot water service, with at least five separate emergency complaints filed through HPD. The building also has current open issues, including an unresolved water leak as of April 2025.

More recently, in 2025, there have been complaints about door/window issues and violations regarding smoking in non-smoking areas. The property has a significant history of elevator-related problems, with multiple complaints filed between 2023-2024, though inspections generally found no violations. A pattern of heating issues emerged in early 2025, with several emergency complaints about heat and hot water problems. The building faced serious maintenance challenges in 2019-2020, including dangerous balcony conditions that were classified as "imminent hazard" by the DOB, though these violations have since been resolved.

More recent inspections (2023-2025) have generally passed for rodent control, with no bedbug infestation reported in the last two years. The building has undergone regular maintenance and inspections, with multiple permits issued for work between 2019-2023. While many past violations have been resolved, including multiple heating and hot water issues from 2024-2025, the building continues to experience some recurring maintenance challenges, particularly related to hot water and heating systems. The property has demonstrated compliance with various regulations, including heating inspection requirements, though there have been periods of concern about service consistency and maintenance responsiveness, especially during the spring of 2025.