89-43 237th Street, Queens, NY 11426

The three-story building at 89-43 237th Street in Bellerose, owned by Philip Laffey, is a Class A multiple dwelling constructed in 1965 containing three units. The property has experienced several maintenance issues over the past five years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in October 2020, when multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions (specifically mold), paint/plaster issues on walls and ceilings, plumbing problems with a sink, and safety concerns related to smoke detectors.

While all these complaints were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and no violations were ultimately issued, they highlight a period of concentrated maintenance challenges. The building has also faced regulatory compliance issues, with three consecutive annual bedbug report violations issued between 2020-2023, though the most recent filings from 2021-2024 indicate no infestations occurred during those periods.

A significant inspection on October 7, 2020, revealed multiple open violations, including three Class B violations requiring repairs to plaster surfaces, concrete floors, and smoke detector issues in the first-story apartment, as well as an array of safety-related concerns about smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the building. While the building appears to have addressed these through subsequent corrections, given the nature of these violations and the fact that many were classified as "emergency" or "non-emergency," these issues likely impacted resident safety and comfort during 2020-2021. More recently, the property has maintained bedbug-free status according to the most recent filings, suggesting improved compliance with pest management regulations.