70-23 65th Place, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 70-23 65th Place in Glendale, built in 1931 and currently owned by Pavel Kazan, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, a cluster of problems emerged in mid-2024, including water supply issues, unsanitary conditions related to pests, and paint/plaster problems, with violations documented by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building's second-floor apartment (2L) has experienced multiple violations that require attention to safety and habitability, including issues with window guards, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, lead-based paint hazards, and water temperature control.

A power outage was reported in August 2023, though no violations were found during the subsequent HPD inspection. The building has shown a persistent pattern of rodent-related issues, with several rat sightings reported between 2022 and 2023, though most recent inspections appear to have passed. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual filings from 2019 to 2024 showing zero affected units.

Historical records indicate a safety concern in 2019 regarding a broken window guard that was subsequently addressed. In early 2025, there was a demolition-related complaint that was investigated and found not to warrant any violations. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, recent inspections show some progress in addressing violations, particularly those related to lead paint and safety equipment, with many violations being certified as corrected by mid-2024.