65-74 Wetherole Street, Queens, NY 11374

This 72-unit, 6-story residential building in Rego Park, owned by Peter Levenson and constructed in 1953, has experienced a series of maintenance and safety issues in recent years that warrant attention. Most recently, in March 2025, there was a significant water leak with heavy flow that resulted in violations, following earlier concerns about water issues including damp spots and leaks. The building has faced recurring problems with paint and plaster damage, particularly in December 2024 when multiple complaints were filed regarding ceilings and walls, though HPD inspections were unable to be completed. Several apartments have reported maintenance issues, including multiple violations in 2023-2024 affecting units 1E, 2E, and 3F, primarily involving water damage and plaster repair needs.

The building's systems have shown concerning patterns, including a complete heat and hot water outage affecting the entire building in January 2025. Safety features have also been compromised, with a window guard issue reported in November 2024, though inspections were not completed. While the property has undergone certain repairs and addressed some violations (such as self-closing door issues in compactor areas and various apartment repairs), the persistence of multiple open and recently closed violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. Additionally, the building has experienced periodic pest issues, with bedbug infestations reported in several units between 2020 and 2024, though most recent reports indicate successful eradication.

The property has maintained basic requirements for rodent control, with recent inspections generally showing compliance, though there was one failed inspection for "other reasons" in October 2021. The building's violation history includes both Class B and C violations, with some remaining open issues as of the latest data. These include problems with plaster surfaces and paint in apartments, water leak sources, and concerns about self-closing doors in public areas. The property has also experienced administrative issues, such as failure to submit required inspection reports (FISP Cycle 8B Report) in 2018, though these were subsequently resolved.