96-09 67th Avenue, Queens, NY 11374

The building at 96-09 67th Avenue, a 6-story, 60-unit cooperative built in 1951 and currently owned by Harvey Cooperative Gardens Inc, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past three years. Most notably, Unit 4K has been the focus of multiple violations, including confirmed infestations of bedbugs and mice, visible mold conditions, and problems with bathroom plaster and paint.

In 2022, a series of complaints were filed regarding various unsanitary conditions, including pests, mold, and water leaks, with multiple instances occurring between June and July 2022. While most of these complaints were inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), and no violations were found in some cases, there were several instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to the affected areas. The building has also had ongoing bedbug issues, with three consecutive years of reported infestations between 2020 and 2024, though records indicate at least one successful eradication in 2024, with no re-infestations reported since.

More recent developments include an open violation from July 2022 regarding defective plaster and paint in the bathroom of Unit 4K, and a 2023 violation concerning the failure to file the annual bedbug report. While the building has seen some improvements, particularly in recent bedbug management, the concentration of past issues in Unit 4K and recurring pest problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has maintained a consistent pattern of responding to complaints, though access issues have sometimes limited the ability of inspectors to thoroughly evaluate reported problems.