253-01 61st Avenue, Queens, NY 11362

The property at 253-01 61st Avenue in Little Neck is a 2-story, 288-unit garden apartment building constructed in 1952, currently owned by Patricia Mcgowan. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years, with the most recent incidents occurring in November 2023 involving plumbing and heat/hot water problems, both of which were classified as emergencies but subsequently closed without violations.

The building's history reveals recurring issues with water supply systems, with three documented plumbing complaints (2020, 2023) regarding water supply problems, though inspections in 2020 found no violations. Additionally, there have been two heat/hot water-related complaints (2018, 2023), with the 2018 incident resulting in HPD's inability to gain access for inspection. The property has faced challenges with sanitation and pest control, including a sewage issue in 2021 that resulted in violations and a pest-related complaint in 2021 that was resolved without violations.

A rodent inspection conducted in August 2018 passed, suggesting no current rodent issues at that time. Notably, a specific violation was recorded in October 2021 regarding discolored hot water supply at the bathtub in Apartment 1, which was certified for correction in November 2021. While the building has experienced multiple emergency situations requiring HPD intervention, most recent issues have been resolved relatively quickly, though the pattern of plumbing and heating system complaints suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges.