65-65 Booth Street, Queens, NY 11374

The 6-story, 58-unit building at 65-65 Booth Street in Rego Park, owned by Prescott Lester, has experienced consistent heating system challenges over the past two years. Between October 2023 and May 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water issues affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with at least ten separate incidents requiring HPD intervention.

Notably, between March and May 2025, there were four documented incidents of smoking or vaping in smoke-free areas, prompting responses from the NYC Health Department. The building has maintained an active compliance record regarding bedbug management, with all annual reports since 2019 showing zero cases of infestation, eradication, or reinfestation. While there were some maintenance issues documented in recent years, including a door self-closing mechanism violation in apartment 608 (2023) and a door buzzer issue in apartment 605 (2020), these appear to have been resolved.

Historical records from 2011-2012 indicated some rodent activity, though subsequent inspections showed compliance. The building's ownership has responded to most complaints promptly, as demonstrated by the "Closed" status on virtually all service requests. While the recurring heat and hot water issues represent the most significant ongoing challenge for residents, the building has maintained a generally responsible record of addressing other maintenance and health-related concerns.