68-61 Yellowstone Blvd, Queens, NY 11375

The 131-unit, 6-story building at 68-61 Yellowstone Blvd in Forest Hills, owned by Fernando Pacheco and built in 1949, has experienced several pressing maintenance issues in recent years, most notably in the past 12 months. The building has faced recurring heating and hot water problems, with emergency complaints filed in both November and December 2023, and a significant violation related to inadequate heating and hot water exceeding 130 degrees Fahrenheit in Apartment 205 was documented in November 2023.

There are ongoing concerns about compliance with safety systems, as evidenced by multiple violations in Apartment 610 (including issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors) from June 2023, and repeated violations related to the building's external facade maintenance have been noted since 2021. The property has also experienced various maintenance challenges throughout 2023, including multiple complaints regarding paint/plaster issues in walls and ceilings, water leaks, and mold conditions during the June 2023 period.

Two active violations remain open regarding the building's exterior conditions and low-pressure inspection documentation that has not been properly filed since 2023. While the building has maintained a clean record regarding pest control, with zero reported cases of bedbugs in the past five years, the infrastructure issues noted present ongoing concerns. The Department of Buildings has conducted multiple tenant safety inspections throughout 2024, none of which resulted in violations being issued at the time of inspection.