43-60 Douglaston Parkway, Queens, NY 11363

At 43-60 Douglaston Parkway, a 6-story, 148-unit building constructed in 1963, recent months have seen significant maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating and water systems. In early 2025, the building experienced multiple heat and hot water outages affecting both individual apartments and the entire building between February and April, with similar issues recurring despite temporary resolutions. The property is currently facing open violations related to water leakage as of May 2025 (affecting Apartment 223) and indoor air quality concerns (ventilation deficiencies).

Notable safety concerns include open violations from late 2024 regarding defective intercom systems, water leaks, and problems with life safety equipment in multiple apartments, including nonfunctional smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. The building's history shows recurring infrastructure issues, including balcony safety concerns that led to a partial vacate order in 2022 due to cracked concrete and defective railings. There are also active violations regarding expired sidewalk shed permits from 2024, with penalties imposed.

The property management has faced scrutiny for maintenance compliance, with multiple ECB violations related to facade maintenance, elevator service, and fire safety equipment. Despite these challenges, recent inspections for rodent control in 2023 passed successfully, and the building's bedbug reporting system shows no active infestations in recent years. The property has maintained an active schedule of permitted work, with multiple plumbing and electrical permits issued between 2018-2019, indicating ongoing maintenance and upgrading efforts.