72-20 64th Place, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, four-unit new law tenement building at 72-20 64th Place in Glendale, owned by Petar Samoila, has had persistent issues with building systems, particularly regarding heat and electric infrastructure. Between late 2020 and early 2021, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with four separate incidents reported in December 2020 and January 2021.

The building also experienced recurring electrical issues during the same period, including power outages and lighting problems, with several complaints between September 2020 and February 2021. Inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) resulted in some violations being issued, particularly for lighting issues and building code compliance. More recently, the building underwent a compliance inspection in 2024 that revealed several safety and regulatory issues needing attention.

These included requirements for improved safety signage regarding gas leaks, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as the need for proper entrance door self-closing mechanisms and light fixtures at the front entrance. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past four annual reporting periods from 2020 through 2024. While the building has experienced various infrastructure issues over the past few years, recent bedbug filings and heating violations suggest improved management of pest control and heat maintenance systems.