65-38 Booth Street, Queens, NY 11374

The 6-story, 60-unit apartment building at 65-38 Booth Street in Rego Park, owned by Juan Lainez and constructed in 1939, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. The property has recurring heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints filed in January 2025 and January 2024 regarding lack of service to the entire building. More recently, in late 2024, the building faced unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage, resulting in violations that required correction. In April 2023, multiple non-violation complaints were investigated, including issues with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings, plumbing problems with toilets, and flooring concerns.

The building's history reveals several active environmental and safety concerns. As of 2025, there remain open violations from 2020 regarding lead-based paint hazard control requirements in apartments 5B, 6D, and 3E, as well as issues with a carbon monoxide detector in apartment 1J. Notable infrastructure concerns include multiple Department of Buildings violations related to exterior wall inspections and facade maintenance, with penalties imposed for failing to submit required reports between 2018 and 2022. There have been periodic issues with the fire escape system, sidewalk shed compliance, and various environmental control board violations regarding safety measures and maintenance requirements.

The building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations since 2018, and while there were rodent inspection failures noted in 2018, subsequent inspections showed passing results. The property has undergone various inspections and received multiple violation notices between 2018 and 2025, with some issues appearing to be recurring, such as garbage management, heating systems, and facade maintenance. The most recent building-related issues center around waste management, heating systems, and outstanding safety compliance requirements, particularly regarding lead paint hazard management and building inspections. The building has been subject to regular oversight through the Department of Buildings and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, with violations being tracked and reported through various municipal systems. The property management has addressed many historical violations, as evidenced by the resolution of numerous past complaints, though several significant issues remain open or were recently noted.