98-32 57th Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

The 16-story, 232-unit building at 98-32 57th Avenue in Corona, owned by David Bernhardt and constructed in 1965, has experienced persistent heating and hot water system issues throughout 2025, with multiple tenant complaints recorded between January and February 2025. These complaints resulted in several HPD violations, including an open violation regarding inadequate heat and hot water supply in apartment 18H, as well as a December 2024 violation for inadequate hot water in the same unit. The building has also faced challenges with elevator service, as evidenced by numerous complaints in 2024 and 2025, though inspections generally found no violations.

Recent maintenance issues include a December 2024 infestation violation in apartment 6K and multiple violations in apartment 18A related to mold, plumbing, and plaster repair needs. The building's history shows repeated bedbug infestations, with the most recent reports from 2023-2024 affecting multiple units, though records indicate successful eradication efforts. There were also notable maintenance issues documented in late 2023, including problems with scaffolding safety and compliance during facade work, resulting in multiple ECB violations.

The building's owners have faced several administrative violations related to energy reporting requirements between 2018 and 2023, though most were subsequently dismissed or resolved. While rodent inspections in 2021 and 2022 passed, earlier inspections indicated problems, suggesting variable pest management effectiveness. The property does not appear to have major structural or safety violations currently on record, but the ongoing heating system issues and recurring pest problems are notable concerns.