229-01 Grand Central Pkwy, Queens, NY 11364

The 68-unit, 2-story garden/masonette building at 229-01 Grand Central Parkway in Hollis Hills, owned by Michelle Forgenie, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years. Most notably, between March and May 2025, there were four consecutive complaints regarding indoor air quality involving human feces, with the Health Department (DOHMH) intervening multiple times and sending advisories to property management.

Additional health concerns were documented in 2024, including a mosquito infestation (September) and a complete building heat/hot water outage (June), though the latter was reportedly resolved quickly. The building has a history of heat/hot water problems, with similar complaints in 2021 that could not be inspected due to access issues, and plumbing concerns were also reported and inspected in June 2024, though no violations were issued.

The property has faced several regulatory challenges, including a significant Department of Buildings violation in September 2018 related to plumbing fixtures and dryer vent installation, for which a penalty of $655 was imposed and subsequently resolved. A rat sighting was reported in August 2022, though the Health Department's inspection found no violations at that time, and an initial rodent inspection in December 2014 resulted in a passing grade. The building's maintenance record shows some responsiveness to complaints, with multiple issues being investigated and addressed by relevant authorities, though the pattern of recurring problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.