66-02 Austin Street, Queens, NY 11374

The 66-unit, 6-story apartment building at 66-02 Austin Street in Rego Park, owned by Eric Bluestone and constructed in 1998, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, between January and February 2025, there were multiple plumbing-related complaints, including toilet and bathtub/shower problems, with some inspections being incomplete. The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water issues, including an emergency complaint in February 2025 that was inspected but found not to violate housing laws.

The property has documented rodent activity in 2024, with follow-up inspections showing both rat sightings and signs of rodents. Infrastructure concerns emerged in 2024, with multiple emergency complaints including a heavy water leak and power outage, as well as persistent elevator service issues, with multiple complaints about the single device on property between February and April 2024, though inspections found no violations. Recent inspections and violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 5A, where multiple issues have been documented including plumbing problems, visible mold (less than 10 sqft), and defects in plastered surfaces and paint.

The building has been cited for various Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2024, including the need for repairs to self-closing doors in public areas and maintenance of fire retardant materials in the public hall. The property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infested units in recent years, and has generally passed rodent inspections, though initial inspections in late 2024 indicated some rodent activity. Energy efficiency compliance appears to be a concern, with an active violation as of December 2023 regarding the display of energy efficiency scores, following previous violations in 2021 and 2022.