70-14 66th Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building at 70-14 66th Street in Glendale, owned by Rade Konstantin, was constructed in 1931 and has a concerning pattern of maintenance issues. Recent complaints from 2024-2025 include multiple unsanitary conditions related to pests (with current open complaints), a broken window guard (May 2025), and a significant heat/hot water issue affecting the entire building (January 2025).

A cluster of complaints from November 2024 highlighted various problems, including plumbing issues (steam pipe/riser), water leaks, and appliance malfunctions that resulted in violations being issued. The building currently has multiple active violations related to safety and maintenance, including Class A violations for peeling paint, defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, gas supply issues, and lead paint hazards in Apartment 2R. The property has a documented history of rodent inspections between 2013-2018, with multiple failures to pass initial inspections, though it did pass compliance inspections in late 2017-2018.

Additionally, there are concerning open violations with the NYC Department of Buildings related to failure to file mandatory external low-pressure inspections from 2018 through 2023, indicating potential ongoing maintenance oversight. The building has experienced consistent pest-related issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 complaints and HPD inspections throughout 2024-2025, though some of these complaints did not result in violations. The property management's response to maintenance issues has been inconsistent, with some matters receiving proper attention and others resulting in open violations requiring correction.