45-35 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, NY 11355

The 70-unit residential building at 45-35 Kissena Boulevard in Flushing, owned by Patricia Pettwaybrown, has faced several significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, in 2024, there have been multiple reports and violations related to pest infestations, including evidence of mice in apartment 210, and inadequate door maintenance in the refuse room. The building experienced heat and hot water issues in January 2024, affecting multiple units, and there were violations found in apartment 214 related to roach infestations, inadequate hot water, and malfunctioning doors.

Safety concerns have also been documented, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 210, and multiple instances of self-closing door violations in public areas. The property has a documented history of pest control issues, with 2024 showing the most recent infestation reports, and a single unit (214) confirmed to have roaches as of January 2024. Bedbug activity was reported in 2024, with one unit affected and subsequently treated.

Historical data shows some improvement in this regard, with no reported infestations from 2021 to 2023, and only two units affected in 2017-2018. The building has undergone various inspections and faced multiple violations from the Department of Buildings between 2019 and 2021, including complaints about illegal commercial use in the residential zone, unauthorized work, and concerns about building stability, though these were generally resolved without confirmed violations. While the building has passed rodent inspections in the past, particularly one conducted in 2013, the recent spate of pest-related complaints and violations suggests ongoing challenges with maintenance and resident comfort. The property, constructed in 2000 and comprising 5 stories, has been subject to regular oversight from housing authorities, with violations typically being addressed and closed, though some issues appear to recur over time, particularly regarding pest control and building systems maintenance (such as heating and water supply).