76-03 Commonwealth Blvd, Queens, NY 11426

The 168-unit, two-story garden/maisonette building at 76-03 Commonwealth Blvd in Bellerose, owned by Robert Friedrich and constructed in 1947, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges over the past several years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints registered in January 2024 (apartment-only), December 2023 (entire building), October 2021 (apartment-only), and October 2018 (apartment-only).

The building has also faced air quality concerns, particularly related to sewage odors, with multiple complaints in late 2023 (November 20) and early 2024 (January 4 and 12) – though in some cases, inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. Recent inspections in late 2024 confirmed rodent activity, with complaints registered in September 2024 (mouse sighting and signs of rodents), though an inspection in November 2024 resulted in a passed status.

The building has historically maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing previous checks in 2018 and 2024. In 2021, an inspection revealed a specific violation regarding broken vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen of apartment 1FL, while an Environmental Control Board violation from 2018 noted the need for proper handrails on front steps, which was subsequently resolved. Despite these issues, the building's management has generally responded to complaints, though access issues have hindered some inspections, and the recurrence of certain problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.