223-01 65th Avenue, Queens, NY 11364

The 180-unit, 2-story garden apartment building at 223-01 65th Avenue in Bayside, owned by Abraham Biller and built in 1949, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems throughout 2025, with at least five incidents in January 2025 alone where inspectors could not gain access to investigate the complaints. Additionally, there was a plumbing issue involving a sink in May 2025 that also faced access constraints during inspection.

In early 2024, the building dealt with significant problems, including the discovery of mold (March 2024) and water supply issues (January 2024). Multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were issued in 2024, particularly for Apartment B, covering mold, roof leaks, and problems with plaster surfaces, though these violations were certified as corrected by May 2024. The building's maintenance history also reveals some concerning patterns.

An October 2023 inspection identified multiple violations in Apartment 180B regarding water damage and repair needs, while August 2023 inspections noted additional repair requirements in the 1st Floor apartment. A potentially serious issue from 2021 involving unpermitted work creating a penetration through the sub-floor into the garage area was recorded, though this violation has since been resolved. While rodent inspections conducted between 2011 and 2024 have consistently passed, suggesting effective pest management, there remains an ongoing pattern of access-related challenges for inspectors responding to resident complaints. The building's recent history shows persistent issues with basic services and maintenance requirements, particularly affecting certain apartments.