75-21 Myrtle Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The two-family residential building at 75-21 Myrtle Avenue in Glendale, owned by Henry Borten, is a two-story structure built in 1920 that has undergone conversion to Class A status. The property has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant problems occurring in 2022. Multiple complaints were filed regarding water leaks, including one case of heavy flow (which resulted in violations) and two instances of slow leaks that remained problematic through 2023.

Additional issues reported in September 2022 included mold (unsanitary condition), and concerns about paint/plaster conditions. In August 2020, there was also a heat/hot water complaint that could not be fully investigated. The building currently has several open violations from September 2022 that require attention, including safety concerns such as missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, broken self-closing doors, and water-related issues in the kitchen of apartment 1R. There are also three active Department of Buildings violations related to failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2021 and 2023, with a previously filed violation from 2019 being dismissed in July 2023.

The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug reporting compliance from 2019 through 2024, with all reports indicating zero infested units and successful eradication of any issues. While recent bedbug reports show no infestations, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing attention is needed for various structural and safety issues. The 2024 bedbug report period showed no infested or re-infested units, continuing the trend of proper pest management. The building's age and history of water-related problems, along with the current open violations, indicate that maintenance and safety compliance should be closely monitored moving forward.