213-09 73rd Avenue, Queens, NY 11364

This 200-unit, 2-story garden/masonette building located at 213-09 73rd Avenue in Bayside was constructed in 1950 and is currently owned by Lynn Handelman. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past seven years, with the most recent incident being a smoking complaint in March 2025. Notable concerns include an August 2023 electrical safety violation regarding unapproved electrical equipment in Apartment 210-20B, which resulted in a $400 fine, and a March 2024 sewage odor complaint.

The property has a history of electrical infrastructure problems, with multiple complaints in August 2023 regarding outlets, wiring, and lighting, though no violations were issued upon inspection. The building faced significant maintenance challenges in 2018, particularly in Apartment B, where multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were documented, including issues with gas supply, bathtub damage, plumbing problems, and defective plaster surfaces. These violations were eventually certified as resolved in 2018-2019.

Earlier issues included a mold complaint in 2019 and various building maintenance concerns such as door/window problems, water leaks, and appliance issues. The building's rodent inspections in late 2015 resulted in failed compliance checks for undisclosed reasons, though subsequent inspections were not documented. The property has demonstrated some responsiveness to addressing violations and complaints, as evidenced by the numerous inspections and closure of most service requests, though some issues required multiple reports before resolution.