61-53 Springfield Blvd, Queens, NY 11364

The 96-unit, 2-story garden/maisonette building at 61-53 Springfield Boulevard in Bayside, owned by Abraham Biller and constructed in 1949, currently faces several significant maintenance issues, particularly related to moisture and sanitation. Most notably, there have been multiple recent complaints and violations regarding mold, with three emergency complaints recorded in 2025 alone, continuing a pattern from 2024. The building has also experienced consistent heating system problems, with complaints about inadequate heat or hot water in both 2024 and 2025.

A July 2024 inspection resulted in multiple violations being issued, including problems with window frames, door frames, and flooring, along with ventilation system issues. The building's maintenance history shows a concerning pattern of unsanitary conditions, particularly regarding moisture problems, with inspections and violations recorded in 2024-2025 showing mold issues persisting despite some inspections being incomplete due to lack of access. The property has undergone various repairs and maintenance activities over the years, including work on electrical systems, window mechanisms, and bathroom facilities, with several violations being certified as corrected by September-October 2024.

While there have been periodic bedbug infestations reported between 2019-2022, the most recent filings for 2022-2024 indicate no current infestations. Rodent inspections in 2015-2016 show mixed results, with a failure recorded in December 2015 followed by a passing inspection in January 2016. The building's overall maintenance history demonstrates ongoing challenges with moisture control, ventilation, and heating systems, though some improvements have been made in addressing specific violations when they are identified.