68-37 Yellowstone Blvd, Queens, NY 11375

68-37 Yellowstone Boulevard is a 108-unit, 6-story residential building constructed in 1940 and currently owned by Charles Alpert. The building has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues throughout 2023, with multiple emergency complaints filed by tenants in February (5 instances), November, and December, some of which were not able to be inspected by HPD. These heating problems are particularly concerning as they have occurred repeatedly over the past year.

The building is currently facing several active Department of Buildings (DOB) violations related to facade maintenance and reporting requirements, including three Cycle 9B violations for failure to submit required documentation regarding exterior wall conditions, with penalties totaling $3,750. The building's maintenance history shows sporadic issues with various systems and requirements. While the property has demonstrated reasonable attention to pest control, with bedbug reports showing only one infested unit in 2020-2021 and none since, and rodent inspections consistently passing since 2009, recent facade maintenance and documentation compliance concerns have emerged as significant issues. The building underwent a facade inspection in 2024 which resulted in an active violation for failing to submit the required Cycle 9B report, and there have been multiple violations related to pedestrian safety and sidewalk shed requirements between 2020 and 2024.

Previous violations from 2006 and 2021 for individual unit maintenance issues (Apartment C34) were resolved, and the building has maintained a relatively clean record for other common violations such as smoking and elevator maintenance. The property has undergone various renovation and maintenance work as evidenced by multiple permit issuances between 2020 and 2024, including facade-related work in 2023-2024 and other general maintenance. These permits suggest ongoing efforts to maintain the building, though the recurring heating issues and current facade documentation violations indicate some areas still requiring attention. The building's age and size suggest that regular maintenance and periodic upgrades are necessary, and while many historical issues have been resolved, the pattern of heating complaints in 2023 raises questions about the current state of building systems.