72-25 Austin Street, Queens, NY 11375

72-25 Austin Street is a 6-story, 44-unit residential building in Forest Hills, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Robert Miller. The property has experienced recurring infrastructure issues in recent months, with multiple heat and hot water complaints documented between late 2024 and early 2025, particularly affecting entire building systems. While many of these complaints were resolved, they required multiple emergency interventions by the Housing Preservation Department (HPD).

The building also faced several electrical and water-related issues during this period, including a heavy flow water leak complaint in January 2025, though inspections found no violations of housing laws. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in its annual inspections since 2018. However, there have been persistent rodent control challenges, with rat activity documented in multiple inspections throughout 2023, though the most recent inspection in November 2023 resulted in a "Passed" compliance status.

Recent violations of concern include an open Housing Maintenance Code violation from December 2024 regarding defective self-closing doors at the first-story fire exit. The building has also experienced some issues with food establishment compliance, with multiple recent complaints in 2025 about bare hands in contact with food, currently under investigation by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). Environmental Control Board records show an active violation from April 2024 regarding failure to submit required exterior wall inspection reports. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the past few years, most complaints have been addressed through standard city inspection and enforcement processes, with some violations dismissed or closed upon correction.