72-07 73rd Street, Queens, NY 11385

The two-story, four-unit building at 72-07 73rd Street in Glendale, owned by Fadill Hodge and constructed in 1931, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in 2019, there was a pattern of electrical problems including two power outages and miscellaneous electrical issues, as well as a recurring safety concern with broken or missing window guards, all of which were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) with no violations issued.

The building underwent inspections in 2021-2023 that revealed several maintenance violations, including issues with a defective boiler room breeching, wall painting requirements, and multiple safety notice posting requirements related to carbon monoxide detectors, gas leak procedures, and emergency contact information. A significant concern emerged in 2021 with an Environmental Control Board violation regarding illegal conversion of the cellar space from ordinary storage to an apartment with kitchen and bathroom facilities, though the penalty was recorded as $0. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug monitoring, with several annual reports from 2020 to 2024 showing no infested units or successful eradications.

Multiple 311 complaints related to water leaks, ceiling issues, and safety concerns were recorded between 2018 and 2021, with the most recent complaint in September 2021 regarding heavy water flow. While many of these issues have been addressed and closed by authorities, the pattern of electrical problems, window safety concerns, and maintenance violations suggests ongoing scrutiny of building systems and safety compliance requirements. The building's most recent bedbug reports through 2024 indicate effective management of this specific pest control requirement, with no reported infestations in the past five years.