97-50 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11374

At 97-50 Queens Boulevard in Rego Park, this 6-story, 100-unit building constructed in 1941 has experienced ongoing challenges with basic building systems over the past two years. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, with multiple emergency complaints filed between December 2024 and April 2025. Building maintenance concerns have been documented, including a recent April 2025 ceiling paint/plaster issue that generated violations, and earlier complaints about electrical outlet problems in January 2025.

The building has also faced significant health and safety concerns, including a December 2024 mold issue and known pest infestations, with bedbug reports showing three affected units in the most recent 2023-2024 reporting period. Multiple apartments have been identified with maintenance issues through violation notices, including lead paint hazards in Apartment E15 (November 2024) and plumbing problems in Apartments A06 and B07. Historical data shows some consistent building system concerns, including periodic rodent activity, with the most recent inspections in March 2025 showing rat activity.

Elevator service complaints were noted in late 2023, though no violations were recorded upon inspection. The building has undergone several repairs and improvements, as indicated by multiple plumbing permits issued between 2020-2021, and has generally passed most inspections under Local Law 188/17 compliance requirements. While the building management has addressed some issues and corrected numerous violations, the frequency of heating system problems and pest control challenges suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.