64-05 74th Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 3-unit, 3-story residential building at 64-05 74th Avenue in Glendale, owned by James Aravena, has experienced recurring issues with heating and water systems over the past several years. From 2020 through 2024, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems, with most complaints (2020-2022) indicating that HPD could not gain access to inspect the conditions. The most recent complaints in 2024 and late 2023 also involved heat/hot water issues that HPD could not verify due to access problems.

Additionally, there have been plumbing-related concerns, including a 2024 complaint about water supply issues that also had access challenges for inspection. The building has open violations from a 2021 inspection affecting the 3rd-floor apartment, including problems with plaster surfaces, vinyl floor tiles, and a defective window frame in the kitchen. Safety and maintenance requirements have also been flagged, including issues with smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector functionality, and several violation notices regarding building maintenance standards. Notably, the building underwent an inspection in 2020 that revealed unauthorized construction work involving full-height partition walls, plumbing, and electrical work, though the specific violations were ultimately dismissed by the ECB.

While there were earlier concerns about illegal conversions and egress issues in 2020, recent bedbug reports (2022-2024) indicate no infestation problems, with all reported units showing zero infestation counts during the last three reporting periods. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of access issues during HPD inspections, particularly regarding heat/hot water complaints. While there have been several violations related to building maintenance, many have been resolved or dismissed, including those concerning failure to maintain code compliance and improper use of permits. The most recent bedbug reports show no evidence of infestation in the past three reporting periods, suggesting improved pest management practices, though the building's age (built in 1910) means ongoing maintenance challenges are to be expected.