72-38 72nd Road, Queens, NY 11375

The 6-story residential building at 72-38 72nd Road in Forest Hills, owned by 72-38 113th Realty LLC, has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2025, with significant problems emerging most recently in May 2025. BetweenMay and June 2025, HPD documented violations related to mold, heavy water leaks, and plumbing issues specifically involving toilets. Earlier complaints from February 2025 revealed difficulties with walls and ceilings requiring attention, though HPD was unable to complete inspections in some cases.

The building has a documented history of water-related issues, with multiple complaints about leaks both in May and February 2025, as well as past violations regarding mold in apartment 6G from 2019. Additional concerns have been logged regarding garbage/recycling storage, pest presence, and plumbing problems, with violations issued and closed between late 2024 and 2025. The building's maintenance history shows persistent issues with water, mold, and general upkeep. Notably, a bedbug infestation was reported in 2022-2023, though subsequent filings indicate no further infestations.

Violation history includes a November 2023 notice for cockroach infestation in apartment 3G, demonstrating ongoing pest management challenges. Past violations from 2019 involving mold and surface repair issues in apartment 6G were recorded, and while these were closed, they indicate a pattern of environmental maintenance concerns. The property has received various non-emergency and emergency complaints throughout 2025 regarding plumbing, ceiling, and wall issues, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges that require monitoring. The building has also faced challenges with HPD inspections, as demonstrated by multiple instances where inspectors were unable to complete their evaluations in 2025, including attempts to address mold and water leak complaints.