97-11 63rd Drive, Queens, NY 11374

The 45-unit, 6-story apartment building at 97-11 63rd Drive in Rego Park, owned by Michael Ram, has experienced numerous maintenance issues and violations since 2018. Most notably, there are three active ECB violations related to the building's exterior wall maintenance and facade conditions, with penalties totaling $18,750, including failure to maintain exterior walls and appurtenances, inspect the facade, and address various safety concerns such as objects on the fire escape and damaged joints.

In 2024, the building experienced multiple service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints, primarily between March and June, including heat/hot water problems affecting the entire building, plumbing issues (toilets), flooring problems, cabinet concerns, and unsanitary sewage conditions. While these complaints were closed, they often resulted from HPD's inability to gain access for inspection. The building's violation history shows persistent issues requiring attention, including multiple open violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements between 2020 and 2024, and several elevator-related complaints between 2021 and 2024.

Past maintenance concerns included water leaks in apartment D7 (2020) and a smoke detector issue that was subsequently resolved. Recent rodent activity was documented in October 2023, and there have been multiple inspections showing rat activity going back to 2012, suggesting ongoing pest control challenges. The building has also received violations for failing to file required inspection reports (FISP Cycle 9A and low-pressure inspection) between 2020 and 2023, indicating potential compliance issues with safety and inspection requirements.