57-04 Van Horn Street, Queens, NY 11373

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 57-04 Van Horn Street in Elmhurst, owned by Hillah Mansher, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past year, most notably in March 2025 when multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, including pest infestations (including multiple pest-related complaints), mold, heating system problems, and issues with building infrastructure such as the bell/intercom system. The building has also faced particular challenges in Apartment 3, as evidenced by housing maintenance violations from late 2024 documenting ongoing pest infestations (including mice, bedbugs, and roaches), hot water supply problems, and a January 2025 HPD inspection resulting in violations that required correction notice.

Historical records show concerning patterns of maintenance issues, including a heat/hot water complaint affecting the entire building in March 2025, water leak problems, and safety concerns regarding broken window guards. The building's documentation also reveals an illegal cellar conversion issue from 2021, with a complaint filed that noted unauthorized conversion from storage to living space with kitchen and bathroom facilities, and a corresponding Environmental Control Board violation with an active penalty of $2,530.

Though some violations have been closed, including those related to door self-closing mechanisms and gas leak procedures, the recurring nature of unsanitary conditions and pest issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property was built in 1998 and has undergone various inspections and interventions throughout its history, with bedbug reports showing minimal infestation patterns in recent years, though one unit required eradication in 2023.