97-07 Horace Harding Expwy, Queens, NY 11368

The 16-story, 238-unit building at 97-07 Horace Harding Expressway in Corona, owned by David Bernhardt and constructed in 1963, has experienced persistent maintenance and sanitation issues in recent years. Most notably, the building has ongoing pest problems, with multiple 311 complaints about rodent and insect infestations recorded between 2023 and 2025, including recent violations issued in June 2025 and a significant bedbug infestation report showing 5 affected units (all eradicated) for the 2023-2024 period. The property also faces challenges with building systems and environmental conditions, including water leaks, mold, and various maintenance violations documented through Housing Maintenance Code complaints and violations.

Recent inspections in 2024-2025 revealed rat activity, despite bait applications, indicating an ongoing rodent control issue. The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints about elevator operation and device issues recorded between 2020 and 2025, including an active complaint about multiple devices entered in June 2025. The December 2024 inspection revealed specific violations in apartments 3M and 11K, including mold, pest infestations, and problems with doors and windows, though many violations were subsequently certified as corrected by early 2025.

Historical data shows a pattern of issues with building services and infrastructure, including multiple instances of failure to maintain proper hot water temperatures and various elevator-related problems. Recent years have seen the building accumulate several environmental control board violations, most notably a September 2024 citation regarding inadequate lighting under the sidewalk shed. While some building violations have been dismissed or resolved, the property continues to exhibit recurring maintenance and sanitation challenges, as evidenced by the frequency of recent 311 service requests and ongoing rodent activity inspections.