45-54 Bell Boulevard, Queens, NY 11361

45-54 Bell Boulevard is a three-story, two-family residential building located in Bayside, built in 1966 and currently owned by William Yang. The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with particular concern in early 2023 when multiple complaints were filed in April regarding ventilation systems, smoke detectors, pests, and mold, all of which were categorized as either emergency or non-emergency situations. More recently, in July 2023, there was a plumbing/water supply issue that was also marked as immediate emergency.

The building has a notable history of plumbing problems, with separate complaints about toilet issues and water supply concerns in both April and July 2023, though no violations were ultimately issued in any of these cases. A significant environmental concern was documented in December 2021 when violations were noted regarding the building's boiler system, including issues with the draft hood, combustion air dampers, door louvers, clean-out access, and water heater flue support, resulting in an active Environmental Control Board violation with a $625 penalty. Despite these challenges, there have been some positive developments regarding pest control, as evidenced by the building's successful passing of a rodent inspection in May 2023.

The property appears to have maintained a non-infested status for bedbugs, with inspection reports from 2019, 2020, and 2021 showing no confirmed infestations or necessary eradication efforts. While many of the complaints filed between 2021 and 2023 resulted in inspections and investigations by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), it's worth noting that most cases did not result in any formal violations being issued. The building's age and history of plumbing-related issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, though recent inspections indicate compliance with basic rodent and bedbug control requirements.