62-13 Catalpa Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 62-13 Catalpa Avenue in Glendale, built in 1930 and currently owned by Cristina Andor, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past three years, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Notable incidents include three separate complaints about heat/hot water problems affecting the entire building in February 2021, October 2021, and March 2022.

While the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) confirmed restoration of services in the February 2021 incident, they were unable to gain access for inspections in the other two cases. Additionally, there were two pest-related incidents, with a March 2022 complaint about unsanitary conditions and pests receiving no inspection access, and a October 2021 complaint about rodent signs that resulted in a passed inspection with no violations found. The building's recent history has been relatively stable, with no reported bedbug infestations in the last two reporting periods (2023-2024), and the property has consistently received "Pass" ratings on all rodent inspections since December 2021.

The bedbug reporting history from 2019 through 2024 shows no confirmed infestations or eradication cases. The most recent complaint history suggests improved conditions, though it is notable that multiple service requests previously filed were unable to result in inspections, raising potential accessibility concerns. Despite past challenges with heating systems and pests, particularly during 2021-2022, the absence of recent complaints or violations related to these issues may indicate improvements in building maintenance and resident communication.