66-01 Burns Street, Queens, NY 11374

The 6-story, 168-unit building at 66-01 Burns Street in Rego Park, owned by Michelle Abubo and constructed in 1963, has experienced several concerning issues in recent months. Most notably, between May and July 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, plumbing problems, and unsanitary conditions including sewage issues.

The building has also faced recurring problems with maintenance and safety systems, including a June 2025 indoor air quality complaint, multiple unaddressed plumbing and sanitary issues, and violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 6Z. Building systems inspections have revealed ongoing concerns, particularly regarding the boiler and elevator systems, with multiple complaints about defective/inoperative equipment throughout 2024 and early 2025. The property has significant structural and maintenance history, including three open violations from December 2024 specific to apartment 6Z involving non-functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, self-closing door issues, and inadequate heating.

Additionally, there are concerning grievances about exterior conditions, as evidenced by Environmental Control Board violations from 2023-2024 related to balcony slab damage, peeling finishes, and improper building wall maintenance, with associated fines totaling over $9,000 that were later resolved. While the building's management has generally responded to complaints, there have been multiple instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to complete necessary evaluations, particularly regarding plumbing and heating systems. The property maintains a consistent record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infestation cases in recent years, though there have been periodic pest-related complaints.