44-35 Colden Street, Queens, NY 11355

44-35 Colden Street is a 6-story, 71-unit residential building in Flushing, built in 1962 and currently owned by Jacob Eisenstein. The building has experienced significant recurring issues with heat and hot water throughout 2024-2025, with multiple complaints documented between November 2024 and February 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. While some of these complaints were eventually resolved, notable patterns of inadequate heating systems persisted during the winter months.

The building has also faced other maintenance challenges, including a December 2024 mold complaint (though HPD found no violations), pest infestations (including mice and roaches) documented in violations, and various apartment maintenance issues. Specifically, Apartment 5H has multiple documented violations from late 2024, including problems with hot water, bathroom tiles, air conditioner gaps, and pest control. The building's systems have been subject to inspection concerns, with several Department of Buildings (DOB) inspections in 2023-2024 indicating issues with the sprinkler system, elevator service, and sidewalk scaffolding, though no violations were found during inspections.

Environmental inspections revealed some maintenance needs, such as ceiling cracks and chipping paint in Apartment 4C (2023), though these were ultimately resolved. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports showing zero infested or eradicated units since 2019. While rodent inspections in 2021 showed rat activity at times, recent inspections in 2022 resulted in passing grades, suggesting improved conditions. The building's recent history shows concentrated issues with heating systems during winter months, along with ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in specific units like 5H, though many violations have been addressed through certification processes.