68-22 69th Street, Queens, NY 11385

The two-family house at 68-22 69th Street in Glendale, built in 1920 and currently owned by Martin Giovanniello, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most pressing concerns centering around heat and hot water systems. Since December 2024, there have been multiple heat/hot water complaints, including one in June 2025 that HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues.

The building has also faced various other maintenance challenges in 2025, including violations related to paint/plaster on walls and door issues, both of which were documented in January inspections. The property experienced emergencies in multiple systems including plumbing (toilet), electrical (outlet/switch), and multiple heat/hot water incidents between January and June 2025, though some inspections either resulted in no violations or were unable to be completed.

Looking back further, the building had a rodent inspection in April 2018 which it passed, and in September 2021, HPD investigated complaints regarding garbage/recycling storage and missing signage, with no violations being issued for the former. The frequency and nature of maintenance issues, particularly the recurring heat/hot water complaints, suggest ongoing challenges with building systems, though it's worth noting that some complaints were resolved or found to not violate housing laws upon inspection. The most recent set of complaints demonstrates a concerning pattern of access issues during inspections and recurring heat/hot water problems, which appear to be the most significant ongoing maintenance concern for the building.