59-37 72nd Street, Queens, NY 11378

The three-family residential building at 59-37 72nd Street in Maspeth, owned by Joseph Rizzo, is a three-story structure built in 1955 that has experienced some notable issues in recent years. The most significant incident occurred in February 2021, when multiple complaints were filed regarding a lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building.

While the Housing Preservation and Development department responded to the emergency complaint on February 5, they were unable to gain access to the affected areas for inspection, resulting in the complaint being closed without resolution. This heating system issue was particularly concerning given its impact on all residents and the emergency designation of the complaint.

Additionally, in March 2021, there was a separate complaint registered with the Department of Buildings regarding an unpermitted work matter at an adjacent address (113-78), though this complaint was ultimately found to be unsubstantiated based on departmental records. It's worth noting that the building's age and the nature of the heating system issues in 2021, while concerning, is at least a few years in the past, with no subsequent complaints of similar severity or nature appearing in the available records up to October 2023.