63-10 108th Street, Queens, NY 11375

The 75-unit, 6-story residential building at 63-10 108th Street in Forest Hills, owned by David Bernhardt and constructed in 1955, has experienced several recurring issues over recent years, particularly concerning building systems and resident amenities. Most notably, there was a significant pattern of heat and hot water outages documented in May 2025, with multiple complaints received and some inspections unable to be completed. Previous violations from late 2024 had already identified heating system access issues and inadequate heat supply in apartments 6C and 7C.

The building's elevator system has been a recurring maintenance concern, with multiple complaints filed between 2022-2025 about single device operation and access issues, though inspections generally found no violations warranting penalties. Recent complaints from May 2025 highlight several ongoing maintenance issues, including concerns about a ceiling (paint/plaster), intercom system, and water leakage, though inspections were generally unable to be completed. The building has had documented safety violations, including problems with carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms in late 2024, as well as a fire escape egress obstruction noted in October 2024. Environmental concerns have been largely addressed, with no bedbug reports since 2020 (when there was one incident that was eradicated) and consistently passing rodent inspections in 2021-2022.

The property has maintained active compliance with housing maintenance codes, though access issues during inspections remain a recurring theme, particularly regarding the heating system and elevator maintenance. Recent filings indicate a smoking violation in progress as of May 2025, and while the building has experienced various maintenance issues, the property management has generally addressed violations in a timely manner. The building's documented history shows a consistent pattern of heating system-related problems, both in terms of outages and maintenance access issues, along with periodic concerns about life safety systems such as carbon monoxide detectors and fire escapes. The most recent complaints and violations suggest ongoing challenges with building systems access and responsiveness to maintenance issues, particularly during the 2025 heating season.