105-55 62nd Drive, Queens, NY 11375

The 63-unit, 6-story residential building at 105-55 62nd Drive in Forest Hills, owned by Nelson Funes and constructed in 1956, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most recently, in June 2024, HPD identified violations related to fire escape access, specifically involving flower pots obstructing egress from the fire escape at the third-story balcony, and issues with the front gate's padlock obstructing a second means of egress.

The building has a documented history of water-related problems, with multiple complaints about leaks and damp spots between 2021 and 2023, including a specific incident in February 2022 involving water damage in apartment 3K. Sanitation concerns have also been recurring, with reports of mold in 2021 and 2022, though inspections did not always result in violations. The building has undergone regular inspections for pest management, with no bedbug infestations reported in recent years (2021-2024) and only one documented case in 2019 that was promptly resolved.

Rodent control measures appear effective, as evidenced by a passed inspection in August 2023 following two rat sighting complaints in July 2023. The property has generally maintained compliance with housing codes, though there were recent violations regarding fire escape access and emergency exit obstructions. The building's management has shown responsiveness to most complaints, with many issues being addressed within days or weeks, though there were instances where inspectors could not gain access to verify conditions.