188-02 64th Avenue, Queens, NY 11365

The 13-story, 1199-unit building at 188-02 64th Avenue in Fresh Meadows, owned by Ari Rosenfeld and constructed in 1947, has experienced significant maintenance challenges throughout 2024-2025. Most notably, there have been recurring issues with elevator safety and maintenance, with multiple violation notices issued between February 2024 and January 2025, including concerns about unauthorized electromagnetic locking devices and security during power outages, resulting in open violations as of October 2024. The building has also faced serious habitability issues, including a series of water and mold problems documented between May and June 2025, with multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints regarding unsanitary conditions.

The property has ongoing infrastructure concerns, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations and environmental control board citations. These include a failure to properly maintain exterior walls, as indicated by active ECB violations from April 2024 related to exterior wall examinations, and a pending violation regarding unfiled Parking Structure Initial Observation Reports from October 2024. The building's systems have shown persistent issues, with documented power outages, ventilation problems, and sink-related complaints throughout 2025.

Recent inspections have revealed ongoing maintenance needs in individual units, particularly in apartment 1J, which has had multiple documented issues including mold, water leaks, and problems with plaster surfaces. While there have been some periods of bedbug activity reported (notably showing 64 infested units in 2024-2025 filings), more recent reports show no active infestations. The building has passed rodent inspections in 2015 and 2018, indicating some maintenance compliance in pest control. In summary, the building has experienced persistent maintenance challenges throughout 2024-2025, particularly regarding elevator safety, water/moisture issues, and ventilation problems, with multiple open violations requiring attention.