73-69 217th Street, Queens, NY 11364

73-69 217th Street in Bayside is a 2-story, 194-unit residential building constructed in 1952, currently owned by Carol Hochberg. The property has experienced recurring pest issues, with multiple complaints filed between 2024 and 2025, including recent violations in April 2025.

Most notably, there have been several incidents of heat and hot water issues reported, with the most recent occurring in February 2025, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored promptly in that instance. The building has open violations from 2019 concerning mold, water leaks, and plaster/paint issues in a first-floor apartment bathroom, as well as carbon monoxide detector deficiencies documented in 2021-2022.

However, the property has maintained a clean record with respect to bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the annual filings from 2019 to 2024. Recent inspections, including a rodent inspection in April 2025, have shown compliance with health standards, though some violations from 2022-2023 regarding Environmental Equivalency Reporting remain open. The building has demonstrated regular turnover in addresssing health and safety concerns, with most issues being resolved through inspections and violations, though some long-standing violations persist.