72-43 66th Drive, Queens, NY 11379

The 2-family house at 72-43 66th Drive in Middle Village, owned by Tobias Daempfle, has faced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, between September and October 2024, the property experienced multiple interconnected problems in the 2nd floor apartment, including water leaks (with heavy flow documented), pest infestations (specifically mice), and various paint/plaster deficiencies affecting walls, ceilings, and window frames.

These issues led to multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations being issued, particularly in the 2nd floor apartment, with problems including defective plastered surfaces, broken window components, plumbing issues in the kitchen sink, and the absence of carbon monoxide detectors. While these violations were certified as addressed by October 2024, the building faced another heat/hot water complaint in April 2025, though this was determined not to violate housing laws during HPD's inspection. Additionally, there are records of an illegal conversion complaint from July 2024 that was marked as "Access Denied - 1st Attempt" during inspection.

The building, constructed in 1960, contains two stories and has had one documented rodent inspection from December 2010 in which it passed. While many of the 2024 violations were resolved, the pattern of maintenance issues, particularly regarding plumbing and water-related problems, suggests ongoing challenges with building infrastructure systems. The most recent complaint about heating/hot water in 2025 indicates that some systems may still require attention, though this specific complaint was found not to violate housing laws.