96-11 65th Road, Queens, NY 11374

The 88-unit, 6-story building at 96-11 65th Road in Rego Park, owned by David Persaud, has experienced notable maintenance challenges, particularly in the past year. Between March and June 2025 alone, there were multiple complaints regarding water leaks in various forms (heavy flow, slow leak, damp spots), with at least one water leak emergency complaint still showing as open. A significant cluster of unresolved issues was documented in March 2025, including problems with paint/plaster on ceilings and bathtub/shower plumbing, though inspectors faced access issues for these complaints. The building's historical record shows recurring water-related problems, with similar issues documented in 2024 and 2022.

The property has also faced several compliance challenges regarding building systems and safety features. As of September 2024, there are active violations associated with apartment 411, including water leak issues affecting ceilings and walls, damaged plaster surfaces, and problems with self-closing doors. Prior elevator safety concerns were raised in 2018 and 2020, with violations related to door zone restrictors and monitoring systems. The building's elevator maintenance and safety systems have been a persistent focus of violations, with two active ECB violations from 2020 ($6,250 penalties each) regarding door zone restrictors and monitoring requirements.

Importantly, the building experienced temporary heat and hot water issues in October 2023 affecting the entire structure, though these were reportedly resolved quickly. The property has maintained an apparently bedbug-free status in recent annual reports from 2019 through 2025, with no infestations recorded in the past four reporting periods. Rodent control inspections in 2010 and 2011 showed some compliance failures, but more recent inspections appear less documented. The building's management has faced multiple challenges with timely response to HPD inspections, particularly in 2025, where lack of access to units has hindered resolution of complaints and violations.