97-30 57th Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

The 16-story, 231-unit building at 97-30 57th Avenue in Corona, built in 1962 and currently owned by Alem Kosovac, has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues over recent years, with particular clusters of problems related to heat and water systems, pest control, and safety equipment. In 2025, there have been multiple complaints about paint and plaster issues, as well as concerns about mold and heating systems. Between late 2024 and early 2025, the building underwent inspections revealing safety equipment violations including defective smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in apartments 1H and 18K, though these violations were later certified as corrected. The property has a documented history of heating system problems, with multiple emergency complaints about heat and hot water during early 2025, and previous heating issues were noted as early as February 2025.

The building's maintenance history shows persistent challenges with pest control, including a recent bedbug infestation reported in late 2024, following multiple years of reported infestations through 2018-2023. Building systems have been a recurring concern, with multiple boiler complaints between 2022-2024, though inspections generally found no violations. Elevator maintenance has also been a documented issue, with several complaints dating back to 2019. Environmental Control Board violations from 2022-2023 noted various maintenance issues including missing boiler components and safety equipment. The building's management has received some citations for failing to submit required energy benchmarking reports in 2020-2022, though these violations were subsequently dismissed.

Recent rodent inspections have shown passing results, but previous years had varying results ranging from failed inspections to successful baiting. In terms of general building maintenance, there have been numerous repairs and improvements attempted, as evidenced by multiple work permits issued between 2018-2022. Recent building management actions have included addressing various violations and complaints through certified corrections, though accessibility issues for inspections were noted in several complaints, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. The history of bedbug infestations shows a pattern from 2018 through 2024, with the most recent report indicating one unit affected in the previous year. Despite these various issues, many recent complaints have been resolved or closed after inspection, with verification of corrections or lack of violations in most cases, particularly for the paint, plaster, and heating complaints filed in 2025.