251-38 71st Avenue, Queens, NY 11426

251-38 71st Avenue is a 256-unit, 2-story garden apartment building located in Bellerose and owned by Debra Robin, constructed in 1952. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, most recently in March 2025, when both building-wide and apartment-specific complaints were filed, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored before inspections. Safety concerns have been documented, including a fire escape inspection in March 2025, which found no violations.

The property has faced various maintenance challenges, including mold (February 2023), multiple sewage issues (November 2021), plumbing problems, and wall conditions requiring attention (October 2021). Notably, there are multiple open violations from 2021 regarding window guards and lead paint hazards in Apartment 1, though recent bedbug reports for 2022-2024 indicate no infestations. The building has a documented history of bedbug reporting compliance, with no infested units reported in recent filings from 2022 through 2024.

Inspectors conducted rodent inspections in 2017, which resulted in a passing grade. While many service requests and violations have been closed satisfactorily, several recurring issues, particularly regarding heat and safety features, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent housing maintenance inspection in April 2024 noted a bedbug reporting compliance violation, though previous years' filings had shown no infestations. The building's history shows a mix of resolved and persistent issues, with the most recent complaints primarily focused on heating systems and safety features like fire escapes.