69-26 Myrtle Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The four-story, ten-unit residential building at 69-26 Myrtle Avenue in Glendale, owned by Charles Vaccaro and built in 1928, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, particularly during 2021. The property underwent multiple housing maintenance code complaints in January 2021, including serious concerns like heavy and slow water leaks, plumbing problems (including issues with basins/sinks, steam pipes/riser elements, and radiators), unsanitary conditions possibly related to pests, and problems with the bell/buzzer/intercom system.

While these complaints were subsequently closed, they indicate a period of significant building systems challenges. More recent violations, documented in 2024 through 2021 inspections, include open issues related to bedbug reporting compliance, brick wall repairs, window frame conditions, and fire escape obstructions. A notable structural concern from January 2021 involves deteriorated brick walls with cracks and mortar issues extending from the parapet to the third story, impacting building safety.

While earlier bedbug reports from 2018-2020 showed no active infestations (with 12 units treated and eradicated during each reporting period), the building's history shows recurring compliance challenges with various maintenance requirements. The most recent bedbug reporting period (2019-2020) indicated successful eradication without re-infestation, but subsequent violations regarding bedbug reporting compliance have emerged as open issues. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance needs, particularly regarding building systems and safety features, though many past violations from 2018-2019 were successfully addressed and closed.