60-41 Palmetto Street, Queens, NY 11385

60-41 Palmetto Street, a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement built in 1930 and currently owned by Michael Guelly, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. The most recent incident, in June 2024, involved fire escape safety concerns that resulted in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building has a documented history of fire escape problems, with similar complaints in 2019 and 2018, along with multiple unsanitary condition complaints regarding garbage/recycling storage. There were two notable heat/hot water complaints affecting the entire building in October 2019, and various safety violations including the need to remove an encumbrance obstructing fire escape egress, as noted in the current open violation since June 2024. The property has shown consistency in its pest management practices, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years (2019-2024) and passed rodent inspections in 2012 and 2017.

Various improvements and corrections have been made over time, including the legalization of altered hopper doors in 2021 and the removal of a problematic trampoline close to the drop ladder in 2018. Historical violations have included concerns about illegal lock fastenings, door self-closing mechanisms, and defective fire escape components, all of which were addressed and closed through proper certification. The building's maintenance record shows regular reporting and resolution of issues through appropriate channels, though some complaints have been closed without access inspections being conducted.