71-11 69th Place, Queens, NY 11385

The two-family house at 71-11 69th Place in Glendale, built in 1915 and currently owned by Marcelo Caldaras, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly during 2021 when multiple health and safety concerns were documented. Most notably, there were recurring problems with mold, leading to multiple emergency complaints in August 2021, though inspections ultimately found no violations. The building has faced persistent heat and hot water problems, with multiple violations recorded, including an emergency complaint in August 2021 affecting the entire building.

Other concerns documented in 2021 included garbage/recycling storage violations, rodent issues (with initial rat activity in July 2021 followed by a passed inspection in November 2021), and various infrastructure problems including electrical service issues and mold conditions specifically documented in Apartment 1FL. More recent records indicate some ongoing maintenance challenges, with open violations from August 2021 including issues with ceiling plaster, an illegal security door lock, and broken kitchen cabinet components in 1FL. The property has experienced intermittent rodent problems, with the last documented rat activity in 2021 and a passed compliance inspection in November 2021.

A Department of Buildings complaint regarding an illegal conversion was filed in February 2024, but the inspector was unable to gain access for verification. The most recent significant incident was an unsanitary animal condition complaint in 2018 involving a cat, and standing water issues in 2019, both of which were addressed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The building's documented history suggests a pattern of maintenance and sanitation challenges, particularly in 2021, with some ongoing violations as of the most recent inspections.