98-51 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11374

The 6-story, 200-unit building at 98-51 Queens Boulevard (owned by Margaret Brunn and constructed in 1952) has experienced several ongoing maintenance challenges and safety issues over the past two years. Most notably, there are multiple open violations from 2024-2025 regarding elevator maintenance, and persistent issues with the building's sanitary conditions, including multiple reports and violations related to pests, mold, and garbage storage. The building currently has six open ECB violations from 2022-2024 related to failure to submit required parking structure reports and exterior wall maintenance requirements, with penalties totaling $12,500. There are also multiple open violations from late 2024 regarding latch issues on compactor closet doors across multiple floors. Recent inspections in 2025 have revealed continuing concerns with rodent activity, though there have been some compliance passes.

The building's maintenance record shows recurring issues with building systems, including multiple elevator complaints, intercom problems, water leaks, and electrical issues. While there have been inspections that resulted in no violations, the frequency and nature of complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations over multiple reporting periods. Additionally, there are open violations from 2024 and 2023 regarding failure to submit required inspection reports, including for hot water systems, though some previous violations have been successfully resolved. A recent inspection in July 2025 confirmed rat activity on the property, marking this as an ongoing concern despite previous baiting efforts earlier in 2023.

The building's history shows periodic issues with emergency systems and general maintenance, including historical violations related to fire safety requirements. The property has also had some historical compliance issues regarding exterior maintenance and building facade requirements, though many historical violations have been closed. The building has multiple active and open violations as of July 2025, including issues with compactor door latches on multiple floors. The most recent rodent inspections in 2025 show continuing challenges with pest control. While some complaints have been closed with no violations found, the pattern of various maintenance requests suggests a building requiring ongoing attention to multiple systems and safety concerns. The property has maintained a rigorous bedbug control program with zero reported cases over several years of reporting.