88-11 63rd Drive, Queens, NY 11374

The 105-unit, 6-story building at 88-11 63rd Drive in Rego Park, built in 1939 and currently owned by 88-11 63rd Drive Gst Smo 2, LLC, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Between December 2024 and April 2025, there were four separate complaints about lack of heat/hot water affecting the entire building, with HPD confirming restoration of services in each case except for one incident in January 2025 where access for inspection was not granted. Additionally, a significant unsanitary condition complaint regarding garbage/recycling storage was filed in April 2025 and remains open.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations. Notably, there are open violations from November 2024 regarding water leak repairs and fire retardant material at the ceiling in the first-story vestibule, as well as ongoing issues in apartment 606 involving bathroom wall paint and carbon monoxide detecting devices. Apartment 107 had multiple violations in mid-2024 concerning roach infestation and fire egress issues, though some were subsequently closed.

Historical records show ongoing elevator concerns from 2019 through 2024, with a significant ECB violation in 2019 related to a disabled door zone restrictor that warranted a $1,250 penalty, though this was resolved. The building's maintenance history suggests persistent infrastructure challenges, particularly with heating systems and elevator functionality. While the property has maintained a zero infestation rate for bedbugs in recent reporting periods from 2019 to 2024, historical rodent inspections in 2017 indicated some activity before passing subsequent compliance checks. The building's age (1939) and its recent history of recurring complaints suggest ongoing maintenance requirements, with attention drawn particularly to heat/hot water issues and various building system maintenance needs.