97-05 Horace Harding Expwy, Queens, NY 11368

The 16-story, 243-unit building at 97-05 Horace Harding Expressway in Corona, owned by Mashkur Almkatoum and constructed in 1963, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, in 2025, there have been multiple pest-related issues, including recent rodent activity inspections in June 2025 showing rat activity and multiple pest-related violations documented by HPD in May 2025. The building has also faced recurring water-related problems, with complaints about water supply issues and leaks in both May and April 2025, following previous violations including a "heavy flow" water leak from May 2025 and various plumbing issues.

The property has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, as evidenced by multiple complaints in 2025, including an emergency response in April 2025. Earlier violations from December 2024 indicate mold, pests, and plaster repair issues in apartment 16F, while apartment 5J has documented concerns regarding water leaks and door security. The building has undergone several rodent inspections between 2023-2025, with mixed results, including periods of bait application and recorded rat activity.

The property has also faced various Department of Buildings inspections and violations, particularly related to construction safety compliance and sidewalk shed conditions between 2022-2025, with some violations resulting in penalties. While there have been periods of bedbug infestations (notably in 2022-2023), recent reports from late 2024 indicate fewer such occurrences. The building has maintained active compliance with necessary permit requirements, with permits issued for work in 2024 and 2020, though there have been several construction safety-related violations requiring attention.