150-10 Melbourne Avenue, Queens, NY 11367

The two-story garden/masonette building at 150-10 Melbourne Avenue in Kew Gardens Hills, owned by Jim Goldstick, contains 266 units and was constructed in 1951. The property has recently experienced significant maintenance issues, particularly in September 2024, when multiple complaints and violations were filed, primarily centering around unit 355A. Current open violations from September 2024 include issues with cabinets, a bathtub, lighting, door frames, flooring, walls (including mold), and multiple instances of required repairs to various surfaces.

Notably concerning is an open violation regarding obstructed fire egress through one window in unit 355A. The building has also experienced recurring bedbug infestations over the past several years, with the most recent report (December 2023) documenting infestations in two units, though both were successfully eradicated, continuing a pattern observed since 2019. The property has undergone multiple inspections and received various HPD interventions between 2023 and 2024, with some violations being marked as emergency conditions.

While several recent complaints from September 2024 were determined not to violate housing laws, including those regarding walls, lighting, doors, and plumbing, the cumulative nature of these issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building. The extensive list of open violations and recent service requests indicates a range of maintenance concerns, particularly focused on unit 355A, requiring repairs to various systems and surfaces. While some complaints have been resolved through inspection, and certain violations have been noted as non-emergency or do not constitute housing law violations, the frequency and nature of these issues suggest persistent property maintenance challenges. The building's history of bedbug infestations, while documented as being eradicated, shows a pattern of requiring attention to pest control management over multiple years.