53-00 65th Place, Queens, NY 11378

The 6-story, 60-unit building at 53-00 65th Place in Maspeth, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by German Caceres, has experienced recurring heating issues in early 2025, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building. While some of these issues appeared to be resolved by the time inspectors arrived, concerns about building-wide heating problems persist, as evidenced by ongoing open complaints. The building has also encountered various maintenance concerns, including two active ECB violations from September 2024 regarding an improperly installed A/C condenser unit and a large pile of combustible construction debris, with penalties totaling $7,125.

Additional issues have been documented in 2024-2025, including an open unsanitary condition violation regarding garbage/recycling storage and elevator maintenance problems. The property has a history of heat and hot water issues, particularly notable in late 2024 through early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed and some violations resulting from these conditions. Other maintenance concerns have included pest problems, with inspections in September 2024 documenting pest-related issues (though no violations were issued), and indoor air quality concerns related to construction dust and chemical vapors.

The building's history shows fluctuations in maintenance conditions, with improvements seen in rodent control, passing inspections in 2019 and 2024, indicating improved management of pest-related issues over time. Notably, the building has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations reported since 2018, though there was one isolated case in late 2017 that was resolved. While there have been various maintenance violations documented over the years, many of these have been promptly addressed and closed, though some recent complaints from 2024-2025 remain open, particularly regarding heating systems and building maintenance.