40-05 Bell Boulevard, Queens, NY 11361

The 4-unit residential building at 40-05 Bell Boulevard in Bayside, dating from 1908 and currently owned by Hans Maurischat, has experienced several significant issues in recent years. Most concerning is the recent incident in April 2025, which resulted in fire, water, and smoke damage throughout the building, with compromised structural elements including charred joists at all levels and partially open roof sections. This incident has led to multiple active Department of Buildings (DOB) violations citing non-compliance due to the fire damage.

Historical violations include concerns about annual bedbug reporting (2019-2024), four unaddressed violations related to external low-pressure inspection filings (2018-2021), and a failure to properly maintain and register a Weil McLain gas-fired boiler in 2019 that resulted in penalties, though these were later resolved. The building's recent history includes multiple 311 service requests regarding vaccine mandate non-compliance in 2021, and three food establishment-related complaints in 2020-2024, though these were administratively closed. The building has undergone various inspections and monitoring, including a rodent inspection in December 2022 which resulted in a passing grade.

Three separate building shaking/vibrating complaints from April 2025 triggered structural monitoring, and a full vacate order was issued during this period. The property has experienced maintenance violations over the years, with particular attention needed to its boiler registration and low pressure inspection filings. While some historical violations have been resolved, the most pressing concerns currently relate to the building's structural integrity following the April 2025 fire incident, which has generated multiple active violations requiring immediate attention to ensure compliance with building safety standards.