60-28 55th Street, Queens, NY 11378

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 60-28 55th Street in Maspeth, owned by David Simon, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over recent years. Most recently, in early 2024, there was a documented case of mold (unsanitary condition) that required HPD intervention, though no violations were ultimately issued. The building has a troubling history of rodent-related problems, with inspections in 2021 (January and April) showing rat activity, and a documented "condition attracting rodents" complaint in 2019.

Between 2019-2020, there were multiple violations regarding obstructed exit passageways, with inspections revealing cluttered hallways on both the first and second floors, though these ECB violations were ultimately resolved with no penalties imposed. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug prevention compliance, as evidenced by annual bedbug reports submitted from 2021 through 2024 showing zero infested units. There was also one serious safety concern in 2021 when the building was noted as "Vacant/open/unguarded Structure," though this violation was resolved.

The Department of Buildings has performed several inspections over the years, including checks for construction-related issues and structural stability concerns, with most inspections finding no violations at the time of inspection. While the building is over a century old (built in 1915) and has had its share of maintenance challenges, recent records show improvements in compliance, particularly regarding bedbug monitoring and reporting requirements. The most pressing current issue appears to be the unresolved mold situation from early 2024, though this was not classified as an official violation by HPD.