245-24 76th Avenue, Queens, NY 11426

The 168-unit, 2-story building at 245-24 76th Avenue in Bellerose, owned by Robert Friedrich and built in 1948, has experienced several recurring maintenance and safety issues over the past five years. Most notably, there were multiple complaints about pest problems (specifically rodents and general unsanitary conditions) in 2021, with at least three separate incidents between September and October 2021 that the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was unable to inspect.

A significant cluster of issues emerged in late 2021 regarding Apartment 41A, where multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were recorded, including safety concerns such as the absence of carbon monoxide detectors, broken plastered surfaces, and visible mold conditions affecting walls and ceilings in various locations. The building has also faced basic service interruptions, including a heat and hot water outage affecting the entire building in May 2020, though these services were reportedly restored promptly. Additional historical issues include plumbing problems with toilets in 2019 (December and October), concerns about flooring conditions, and garbage/recycling storage matters in 2020.

More recent concerns involve a current violation from December 2022 regarding the failure to display energy efficiency scores and grades, suggesting ongoing regulatory compliance challenges. The building's history also includes a construction-related violation from 2020 (resolved) concerning non-compliance with construction activity regulations during a specific executive order period. While many complaints have been closed without violations being issued, the pattern of service interruptions and maintenance issues over the years indicates recurring challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.