99-12 65th Road, Queens, NY 11374

99-12 65th Road is a 6-story residential building in Rego Park, Queens, with 65 units, constructed in 1949 and currently owned by Margaret Brunn. The building has faced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, particularly between 2024-2025. Most notably, there are multiple active violations regarding rat activity, with inspections in spring 2025 confirming the presence of rodents.

The building has also struggled with pest control generally, as evidenced by recent 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations. There are serious ongoing infrastructure concerns, including an open violation from 2024 specifying a locked boiler room door (required access issue) and multiple heating system-related violations. Recent inspections have revealed problems with hot water availability in units (specifically in apartments 4L and 6H) and various door/window issues, including emergency violations related to self-closing doors. The property has a history of elevator-related complaints, with multiple reports between 2019-2022 regarding the single device operation and alternate service requirements, though inspections often found no violations at the time.

There are also several environmental compliance matters, including penalties for failing to submit required reports regarding exterior walls and installation of energy efficiency grading displays. Recent 311 complaints have included issues with garbage disposal areas, pests, and security systems. While the building has maintained an active bedbug prevention program, with no reported infestations in recent years, the current rodent activity and ongoing maintenance issues suggest persistent challenges with building upkeep. The owner has received various violation notices across multiple categories, including fire safety, general maintenance, and safety code compliance, indicating a pattern of regulatory non-compliance that requires ongoing attention and resolution.