61-05 Catalpa Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 4-story, 8-unit building at 61-05 Catalpa Avenue in Glendale, owned by Frank Kurre and constructed in 1930 as a New Law Tenement, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in recent years, particularly in 2024. There have been multiple emergency complaints regarding heat/hot water problems between February and December 2024, with some complaints being duplicated between apartments and building-wide conditions. More recently, in July 2024, the building received violations for paint/plaster issues and a water leak, both affecting apartment 2R.

Historical maintenance records show that apartment 2R has experienced various issues requiring attention, including problems with electrical wiring, door self-closing mechanisms, and multiple instances of water-related concerns, all of which were eventually resolved through proper channels. The building's history also reveals some significant system-related concerns. In 2018, violations were issued regarding unauthorized gas piping work in the cellar by Renew Plumbing Corp, with penalties imposed for installation without proper inspections and certification.

An active violation from 2023 indicates a failure to file the 2018 external low-pressure inspection. On a positive note, the building has maintained a bedbug-free status in recent years, with the most recent monitoring from 2022-2024 showing no infestations, though there were two reported cases in 2019. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges over the years, records indicate that most violations have been addressed through the appropriate channels, though some recent heat-related issues remain a concern.