86-04 Grand Avenue, Queens, NY 11373

The 69-unit, 6-story building at 86-04 Grand Avenue in Elmhurst, owned by Victoria Heredia and constructed in 1959, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years. Most recently, in April 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding ceiling paint/plaster conditions and pests, with one of the complaints resulting in violations that require the owner to correct the identified issues. Between late 2023 and 2025, there have been recurring problems with ceiling paint/plaster throughout various inspections, including specific violations related to a water leak in Apartment 5L in both August and September 2023.

The building has also experienced infrastructure challenges, including a heat/hot water complaint in December 2024 affecting the entire building. Recent inspections from December 2024 revealed several open violations needing attention, including issues with self-closing doors and fire retardant materials in the basement, as well as problems with the compactor door on the 5th story. The building's plumbing system has been a frequent source of complaints, with multiple reports between February and April 2025, though inspections often found no violations.

Furthermore, there are active Department of Buildings violations related to failure to display energy efficiency scores and inspection requirements dating back to 2021-2024. The elevator system required attention in December 2023, and a brake-related issue was noted in December 2023, though it appears to have been resolved. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past six years (2019-2025), with no reported cases, and passed a rodent inspection in September 2019.