78-11 Main Street, Queens, NY 11367

The 150-unit, 3-story apartment building at 78-11 Main Street in Kew Gardens Hills, owned by Vicente Aquino, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2025, there was a power outage complaint, and two other complaints (regarding flooring/stairs and an electric/gas range) where the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to complete inspections. Earlier in 2025, there was also an unsanitary conditions complaint related to pests.

The building underwent multiple inspections in May 2024, during which time violations were issued for a window frame issue, though other reported problems with flooring, plumbing, and walls were found to have no violations. The building's violation history reveals a series of concerning issues between 2020 and 2024, including a 2022 violation for scalding hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in Apartment 1J, and multiple 2021 violations related to lead-based paint hazards in the same apartment. In 2024, there was an open violation regarding a fire escape window spring balance in Apartment 2K.

The building has also had periodic bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent report from 2024 indicating a single unit infestation that was eradicated, though subsequent reports show no further infestations. An outstanding violation from 2018 regarding a non-compliant boiler flue pipe was eventually resolved. The most recent maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance, particularly regarding prompt response to inspections and addressing resident concerns.