64-33 98th Street, Queens, NY 11374

The six-story, 300-unit residential building at 64-33 98th Street in Rego Park, built in 1938, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in 2024-2025 that warrant attention. Most notably, there have been persistent complaints about unsanitary conditions, particularly involving pests, with multiple 311 service requests in May 2025 that HPD was unable to inspect fully. The building has undergone multiple emergency repairs between April and June 2025, including issues with flooring, electrical systems, plumbing, cooking gas, and fire escape safety. Recent housing maintenance code violations from 2024 included pest infestations (roach problems) in apartments 1A and 4D, water supply issues in both apartments, and problems with self-closing doors.

The elevator systems have also been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints between 2021-2022 regarding the single device on property/no alternate service, though inspections found no violations warranting penalties. Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 indicate ongoing concerns with the elevator system, including non-functioning electrical brake monitoring switches and issues with rope grippers, with active penalties totaling $3,750. While the building has had some rodent activity as evidenced by multiple bait applications in 2025, most recent inspections in May 2025 passed. The property has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations in recent reporting periods between 2023-2024, though one unit was reported as infested with no confirmed eradications.

The building's management, under Brian Garland, has addressed multiple housing maintenance code violations since their issuance, with most being certified as corrected. Recent HPD inspections have generally found no violations in response to various complaints, though there are recurring issues that continue to generate multiple service requests. The property has had periodic problems with garbage/recycling storage and various electrical systems, though specific violation details are often not disclosed. The building's age and history suggest that while many maintenance issues are being addressed, they represent ongoing challenges in maintaining the property to current standards.