69-39 Yellowstone Blvd, Queens, NY 11375

This 135-unit, 6-story building in Forest Hills, constructed in 1948 and owned by Edward Kalikow, has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between January and April 2025. The building is currently under scrutiny for these recurring problems, with three active HPD complaints as of April 2025 specifically regarding heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building. The property has a documented history of safety and maintenance concerns, including several violations regarding self-closing fire doors on the 6th story, which were addressed in 2024-2025.

A significant violation was recorded in December 2024 concerning a mold condition in Apartment 317's bathroom, and building safety improvements were mandated in 2024, including repairs to a defective concrete landing pad under a fire escape and the posting of smoke detector requirements. The building has had one confirmed bedbug infestation in the 2023-2024 reporting period, though previous years showed no infestations, and there were multiple rodent inspections in 2014 revealing compliance issues that needed addressing. The elevator system has been a recurring focus of complaints between 2019 and 2021, with multiple reports of device issues and service interruptions, though inspections consistently found no violations at the time.

Past maintenance records show various repairs and improvements, including plumbing work permitted in 2019 and 2021. The property underwent several safety inspections in 2024, resulting in various violations being identified and subsequently closed, including issues with door self-closing mechanisms and the need for proper notifications regarding building heating system access. While many of these issues have been addressed, the current pattern of heat and hot water complaints in 2025 suggests ongoing challenges with building systems.