43-32 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, NY 11355

The 15-story, 285-unit building at 43-32 Kissena Boulevard in Flushing, owned by Irina Svirsky and constructed in 1962, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in mid-2025, there were multiple significant complaints including water leaks, mold, and pest infestations, with violations issued that required owner correction.

The building has a concerning history of pest issues, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and infestations, particularly in 2024-2025, though there have been recent reports indicating 0 infested units in late 2024. A substantial number of maintenance code violations were documented in late 2024, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 8P and various issues with compactor closet doors on multiple floors. The property has faced recurring elevator and boiler concerns, as evidenced by multiple Department of Buildings complaints between 2020-2024, though inspections often found no violations.

The building's maintenance record shows some attention to safety features, with violations related to missing or defective self-closing doors and latch sets, as well as maintenance of basic systems like ventilation and plumbing. While the building has passed some recent inspections and had certain violations dismissed, the persistence of both maintenance and pest issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The property went through a period of bedbug infestations from 2018 through 2021, though recent filings indicate a return to a bedbug-free status as of late 2024.