65-04 Booth Street, Queens, NY 11374

The 42-unit, 6-story building at 65-04 Booth Street in Rego Park, owned by Sam Yuan, has experienced recurring heating system issues throughout 2025. Between February 10 and March 3, 2025, there were seven documented complaints about lack of heat or hot water, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. While many of these complaints were resolved quickly, with occupants reporting restoration of services during inspections, the pattern of problems is notable. In addition, there is currently an ongoing complaint (as of February 2025) regarding construction lead dust entering apartments.

The building has faced several significant safety and maintenance issues over the past few years. In 2024, multiple violations were cited requiring attention to self-closing doors, fire safety systems, and the posting of carbon monoxide detection requirements. There were also problems with the building's exterior and access issues noted between 2018-2021, including missing concrete landing pads on fire escape ladders and various facade maintenance violations. The property has a concerning history of access issues for inspections, particularly visible in multiple instances between 2019-2022 where inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate complaints about illegal conversions and unauthorized hotel rooms. While there are no documented bedbug infestations in recent years (2021-2024), previous pest complaints were logged in August 2024.

The building's elevator system has experienced recurring complaints about service reliability, as evidenced by multiple complaints from 2019-2022, though investigations often found no violations. Recent inspections have generally resulted in violations being addressed and closed, with the most recent Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024 being certified as resolved by June 2024, though one violation regarding carbon monoxide notice requirements is still listed as open. The frequency of heating system complaints in early 2025, despite being resolved promptly through emergency responses, suggests ongoing challenges with building systems. The property's maintenance record shows regular inspections and quick response to violations, though the number of complaints and investigations over the years indicates persistent building maintenance and systems challenges. The building's age (constructed in 1961) and history of various code violations suggest that while many issues are promptly addressed, there are recurring patterns that may affect resident comfort and safety.