71-61 159th Street, Queens, NY 11365

The 204-unit, 7-story building at 71-61 159th Street in Flushing, owned by David Marx and constructed in 2000, has experienced several notable issues in recent years, particularly regarding building systems and pest control. The property has had recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints in 2024 alone, including one on December 7 that required emergency HPD intervention.

Apartment 606 received violations in 2024 for hot water issues and defective safety equipment, including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building has also faced rodent control challenges, with most recent inspections in 2025 showing both failed inspections and subsequent passing results, though a January 2025 rodent complaint was recorded as having violations requiring follow-up inspections. Additional concerns include bedbug infestations, with the most recent report for 2023-2024 showing 6 affected units, following a particularly high incident period in 2022-2023 that affected 30 units.

The building has several active Department of Buildings violations related to elevator maintenance and various safety notification requirements, and there have been multiple failures to properly file required inspection documents in recent years. While the property has seen some compliance successes, particularly regarding rodent control (most recently passing in March 2025), the frequency of building system issues and pest control concerns suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's history shows a pattern of both recurring systems problems (notably with heat and water) and periodic safety equipment and notification compliance issues, though many of these violations have been resolved when promptly addressed through inspections and repairs.