98-50 63rd Drive, Queens, NY 11374

The 8-story, 144-unit building at 98-50 63rd Drive in Rego Park, owned by Myron Medine and constructed in 1949, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple emergency complaints recorded between April and May 2025 regarding these services across the entire building. While heat and hot water were reportedly restored in some cases during HPD inspections, these ongoing complaints indicate an unresolved pattern of service interruptions. The building underwent significant violations in July 2024 concerning various door latch and self-closing mechanisms in common areas, including compactor closets and fire stairs, which were all subsequently certified as corrected in August 2024.

Prior to this, there were multiple elevator service complaints between 2022-2025, though inspections generally found no violations when access was granted. An infestation issue was recorded in apartment 8F in July 2024, though this appears to have been addressed by August 2024. The property has maintained a consistent record of compliance with bedbug prevention measures, with zero reported infestations in recent years.

Rodent inspections between 2022 and 2024 show variable results, with some initial inspections indicating rat activity in 2023-2024, though subsequent compliance checks passed. Notably, there were several construction-related violations recorded in 2023 regarding job site safety and permit requirements, with penalties imposed for improper job site fencing and access issues. The building's management has generally responded to maintenance issues and violations when identified, as evidenced by multiple 'closed' statuses for various complaints, though the persistent nature of heating system problems in 2025 suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges.