221-22 Manor Road, Queens, NY 11427

The two-story, 350-unit residential building at 221-22 Manor Road in Bellerose, owned by Bobby Sher and constructed in 1951, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly in 2024 and 2025. The building has faced multiple heat and hot water issues, with complaints recorded in September and December 2024 regarding both individual apartments and the entire building, though some were resolved during HPD's investigation.

In late 2024, the building was cited for various safety and maintenance concerns, including plumbing issues, carbon monoxide detector problems, and multiple paint/plaster violations, particularly affecting walls and ceilings. Most recently, in March 2025, additional paint and plaster concerns were reported, specifically regarding walls and ceilings, though HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for inspection. The building currently has several open violation notices from October 2024, primarily affecting Apartment 1, including issues with plastered surfaces, paint conditions, water leaks, and kitchen cabinet repairs.

Historical records show some structural concerns, with a 2021 violation regarding a damaged concrete retaining wall in the rear driveway, and there is an active DOB violation from May 2023 for failure to file an energy benchmarking report. The property has experienced periodic pest issues, with the most recent complaint in October 2023, though initial rodent inspections in 2014 showed varying compliance results between passing and failing. While many service requests have been closed, there appears to be a pattern of inspection access issues and unresolved maintenance matters, particularly relating to walls, ceilings, and heating systems.