73-11 Bell Boulevard, Queens, NY 11364

The 180-unit, 6-story building at 73-11 Bell Boulevard in Bayside, owned by Blanchi Farfan and constructed in 1952, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent months, particularly regarding sanitation and plumbing. Most concerning are the two recent mold complaints in April 2025, one of which resulted in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Between March and April 2025, there were multiple plumbing complaints involving toilets, sinks, and radiators, though inspection access was denied in each case.

The building has also faced pest issues, with a complaint filed in March 2025, and problems with garbage/recycling storage were reported and inspected in February 2025, though no violations were found. Earlier violations from September 2024 included multiple issues in apartment 4D, such as water leaks, damaged window sills, and problems with kitchen wall surfaces, all of which were certified as corrected by October 2024. The building's systems have had some operational issues, including a heat/hot water complaint affecting the entire building in January 2025, which was resolved within three days.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations in the past three years through December 2024, and a successful rodent inspection in July 2019. Previous Department of Buildings violations from 2020-2021 were dismissed based on subsequent reports showing defects were corrected. While the building's recent history shows persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in 2025, it's worth noting that many complaints have been resolved through inspections, though some resulted in violations that require correction within specified timeframes.