61-06 55th Street, Queens, NY 11378

The two-story, four-unit old law tenement building at 61-06 55th Street in Maspeth, built in 1915 and currently owned by Ilan Amran, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly concerning heating and hot water systems, as well as pest control. Between 2024 and 2025, there were multiple complaints about heat/hot water issues in individual apartments, though inspectors were typically unable to gain access for verification. Two recent pest-related complaints (February 2025) also saw inspection access issues, with HPD closing these cases due to lack of follow-up from tenants.

The building has a documented history of heating system problems, with complaints in 2021-2022, and underwent multiple HPD inspections in 2022 that revealed various violations, particularly in apartment 1L, including broken fire stopping materials, plumbing issues, and problems with an electrical light fixture. The property has demonstrated some compliance with pest control measures, as recent bedbug reports (2022-2025) show zero infested or re-infested units. Rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with one failure noted in 2021 but generally passing results in other years. A significant cluster of complaints in 2019 regarding permit violations (September-October) resulted in multiple inspection attempts where access was denied.

An active ECB violation from 2019 remains on record for unpermitted window installation work. The building's maintenance history suggests persistent challenges with basic services and communication regarding inspections, as evidenced by multiple instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to units during emergency complaints. Recent maintenance records show a troubling pattern of unresolved complaints due to lack of access, with multiple complaints about heat, hot water, and pest issues between 2024 and 2025 being closed without proper inspection verifications. The property has not consistently maintained systems to prevent service interruptions, as shown by repeated heat and hot water complaints, though many of these issues were reportedly resolved by the time of HPD inspection.