227-01 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11427

227-01 Hillside Avenue is a 2-story, 168-unit residential building located in Bellerose, Queens, built in 1951 and currently owned by Bobby Sher. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent concerns centering around mold and unsanitary conditions. A notable ongoing issue is the presence of mold, with a recent emergency complaint filed in October 2024 and violations from both October 2024 and November 2022 indicating mold problems in Apartment 1's bathroom.

The building has also faced multiple plumbing and air quality challenges, including heating system access issues in June 2023, sewage odors in December 2022, and several complaints about pests, including mice and vermin infestations in late 2022. These conditions led to multiple violation notices and emergency complaints, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development typically found no violations. The property has two open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of October 2024 in Apartment 1, specifically regarding water leaks and mold issues in the bathroom.

Additionally, there is an Environmental Control Board violation from September 2024 concerning deteriorating brick columns with missing mortar at the base, posing potential safety concerns. Historical issues documented in late 2022 included a variety of unsanitary conditions, all of which were eventually closed despite initial violations being issued. The building management has received multiple advisories to address these conditions, though many complaints were closed without violations being formally issued. A complaint regarding debris or falling building materials was investigated and found to have no violations in July 2024, representing a positive response to tenant safety concerns.