42-60 Bowne Street, Queens, NY 11355

The 55-unit, 6-story building at 42-60 Bowne Street in Flushing, owned by Jyostna Reddy and built in 1916 as a New Law Tenement, has experienced ongoing maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in March 2025, there were multiple complaints requiring HPD inspection that could not be completed, including issues with windows, electrical outlets, and steam pipes/risers. Throughout 2024, the building faced significant heat and hot water service problems, with emergency complaints recorded in October, November, and December affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

The building has also had multiple housing code violations documented in June 2024, particularly in apartment 6C, including issues with window sashes, window guards, and various maintenance concerns. The property experienced several notable safety and maintenance concerns between 2023-2024, including complaints about elevator service, building vibrations, and multiple reports of unlicensed plumbing work. Environmental inspections in 2024 revealed rat activity, and there are several rodent inspection records showing failures between 2010-2016, though more recent annual bedbug reports (2020-2024) show no infestation cases. The building's plumbing system has been a frequent source of complaints, with violations related to broken window panes, door frames, and mold conditions noted in 2024.

While some issues have been resolved, several violations from 2024 remain open, including problems with window guards, paint requirements, and evidence of mold conditions in apartment 6C. The Department of Buildings has documented multiple complaints and violations related to various systems, including plumbing, gas, and building structure, though many of these complaints were found to have no violations upon inspection. An active ECB violation from July 2024 suggests issues with plumbing licensing procedures involving third-party use of a plumber's license. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, as evidenced by the closure of many service requests, but the pattern of recurring issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.