104-21 Corona Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

The 5-unit, 3-story tenement at 104-21 Corona Avenue, owned by Larry Grubler, has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues over the past two years, with particular challenges in building systems and pest control. In 2025 alone, there have been multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems, including a recent emergency complaint in February 2025 that HPD was unable to investigate due to access issues. The building has also faced recurring issues with doors and windows, water leaks, and pest infestations, with several complaints going uninvestigated due to access difficulties.

Notably, Apartment 3A has been the focus of multiple violations, including ongoing issues with pest infestations (specifically roaches), lack of hot water, and a defective self-closing door, all of which remain open as of the most recent inspection dates. The building's infrastructure has shown persistent vulnerabilities, demonstrated by multiple heat and hot water complaints throughout 2024 and 2025, including noted violations when HPD was able to complete inspections. The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with recent inspections in 2024 consistently showing rat presence, though previous inspections in 2023 and earlier had passed.

While the building has maintained an active bedbug reporting history, records show no documented infestations in recent years. The maintenance record indicates ongoing challenges with building systems, particularly regarding plumbing and heating, as evidenced by multiple emergency complaints and violations. The pattern of complaints and violations suggests systemic issues with maintenance response, as evidenced by multiple instances where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for necessary inspections, leading to closed complaints without resolution. The property has also faced various infrastructure issues, including plumbing problems and unsanitary conditions, with several complaints remaining open as of the latest available data.