87-10 135th Street, Queens, NY 11418

87-10 135th Street is a 6-story, 62-unit residential building in Richmond Hill, built in 1954 and currently owned by David Bernhardt. The building has experienced recurring maintenance and habitability issues over the past two years, with the most recent concerns centering on mold problems, water leakage, and building maintenance deficiencies. As of July 2025, there are two open Housing Maintenance Code complaints related to mold and wall paint/plaster conditions.

In recent months, there have been multiple unsanitary condition reports, including mold (May 2025), water leaks (May 2025), and appliance issues with refrigerators (most recently June 2025). The building has documented bedbug infestations in late 2023 (1 unit) and earlier infestations in 2022 (3 units), though all affected units were reportedly treated and eradicated. Previous violations have included serious safety concerns such as missing window guards and smoke detector issues in Apartment 5K (2024), and multiple violations in Apartment 4A (2023) related to water leaks, plaster damage, and smoke detector problems, all of which have since been resolved.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with garbage/recycling storage (2024), pest control (2024), and various unsanitary conditions, though most inspection-related violations have been closed. The property had an elevator-related complaint in 2018 which was not substantiated during inspection. While there was a energy efficiency violation noted in 2021, it was dismissed in 2022. The building's age and persistent maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep, particularly regarding moisture control and general maintenance standards.