68-03 53rd Drive, Queens, NY 11378

This 3-unit, 3-story building located at 68-03 53rd Drive in Maspeth, owned by 6803 Guo's Realty Inc, was constructed in 1960 and has undergone several notable maintenance issues over the past few years. The building has experienced multiple heat and hot water outages, with significant complaints filed in April 2021 and May 2019, though in one incident the HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. A safety-related sprinkler complaint was filed in May 2019, though no violations were issued after inspection.

While three annual bedbug reports were filed during the period 2021-2024 showing no current infestations, there is an open Class C violation from December 2021 regarding a defective self-closing door at the building entrance. The building's maintenance history includes several concerning safety issues, particularly during 2019. These include problems with smoke detectors in apartments 2NDFL and 3RDFL, an uncapped gas pipe in the kitchen of apartment 2NDFL, and storage of combustible materials in the boiler room.

Exterior maintenance issues were noted, including a violation for loose, cracked, and defective brickwork on the rear wall, which carried a penalty of $312 in May 2019. The building has undergone recent inspections showing compliance with rodent control measures as of February 2022, and all previous bedbug eradication efforts appear to have been successful. Separate building stability concerns were raised in May 2019 regarding possible shaking or vibration issues, though inspection did not warrant further action. The property has maintained compliance with the bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent report for the 2023-2024 period showing no current infestations.