61-01 Junction Boulevard, Queens, NY 11374

The 24-story, 312-unit residential tower at 61-01 Junction Boulevard in Rego Park, owned by Gary Hansen and built in 2008, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, in 2024-2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems, with several emergency complaints filed through the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) department. The building also faced elevator safety concerns, with violations noted in both 2023 (regarding hoist cables and traction sheave conditions) and earlier historical incidents including a personal injury incident in late 2019 that required medical attention.

Health and safety inspections have revealed periodic issues with food establishment hygiene and rodent control, though recent inspections in 2023-2025 have shown improvement, with the most recent rodent inspection in July 2025 passing successfully. The building has documented several emergency situations requiring attention to self-closing fire doors on various floors, with violations noted in April 2023 affecting floors 16-21. These violations, while classified as "C" violations, were ultimately closed.

The property has maintained a consistent record of addressing bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the past several years, and showing no recent signs of recurring issues. The building's management has shown responsiveness to regulatory inspections, as evidenced by the resolution of various Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations, though some penalties were incurred. Recent health complaints have primarily involved food establishment issues, with the most current being a hygiene-related complaint filed in June 2025 that remains under investigation.