59-21 Calloway Street, Queens, NY 11368

59-21 Calloway Street, known as Calloway Chateau, is a 6-story, 111-unit residential building constructed in 1968 and currently owned by Sano Navarro. The building has recently experienced several concerning maintenance issues, particularly in the second floor unit (2F), where as of October 2024, there are multiple open violations related to water supply problems (both hot and cold), broken sink, water leaks affecting walls and ceiling, defective kitchen cabinet and countertop, and broken gas range control knobs. The building has also had recurring issues with water-related problems, including a significant water leak reported in January 2024 that resulted in HPD violations, and a heat/hot water outage in December 2023, though heat was reportedly restored following tenant complaints.

The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of plumbing and infrastructure issues, with multiple 311 service requests in recent years related to various problems including plaster/paint damage, plumbing issues, and unsanitary conditions. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations since 2020, the building has a history of rodent-related concerns, with the most recent inspection in February 2023 passing, though previous inspections in 2022 and 2019 showed rat activity. The property currently has an active ECB violation from December 2022 regarding the failure to submit required exterior wall examination reports, with a penalty of $1,250.

Previous years' records show various violations, including issues with fire escapes and safety equipment, though many have been resolved. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic building systems and infrastructure, though most recent HPD inspections have resulted in no violations for certain complaints, indicating some responsiveness to maintenance issues. The property has undergone various inspections and cited violations over the years, including issues with self-closing doors in the compactor closet, window and door problems, and multiple emergency and non-emergency maintenance requests. The building's history shows consistent documentation of maintenance issues through 311 calls, Department of Buildings complaints, and Housing Maintenance Code violations, suggesting an ongoing need for monitoring of building conditions and maintenance responsiveness.