10-21 162nd Street, Queens, NY 11357

The 8-story, 32-unit residential building at 10-21 162nd Street in Whitestone, owned by Stanley Greenberg and constructed in 1958, has experienced several notable issues over recent years. Most concerning was a cluster of reports in May 2019, including multiple emergencies related to water leaks and unsanitary mold conditions, particularly affecting the bathroom in apartment 6B. These problems led to multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations inspection by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development on June 7, 2019, which identified mold, water leak issues, and problems with plastered surfaces in apartment 6B.

While some violations were ultimately closed, others remained open. The building has also faced recurring elevator service issues, with three complaints in 2020 regarding "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service," and a recent active complaint from June 2025 regarding the same elevator service matter. An Environmental Control Board violation from April 2020 identified missing door lock monitoring equipment related to passenger safety, resulting in a $1,250 penalty, though this was later resolved.

On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in any units from at least 2019 through the present (2025), as evidenced by consistent reports showing zero infested or eradicated units. The most recent complaint history (2022-2025) suggests improved management of pest control, though the long-standing elevator service issues remain a significant operational concern. The building underwent various repairs and inspections in response to the 2019 violations, but as of the latest available data, several violations from June 2019 regarding water leaks and mold conditions in apartment 6B remain open, indicating some persistent maintenance challenges.