175-01 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

175-01 Hillside Avenue is a 15-story, 342-unit residential building constructed in 1969, currently managed by 175-20 Wexford Terrace Owners Inc. The building has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns including recurring pest problems, indoor air quality issues regarding ventilation, and periodic electrical system concerns. Between 2022-2023, there were multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions, including mold (June 2022), pests (March 2023), and window frame issues (October 2023).

The building has also faced compliance challenges during recent facade work, with multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations in 2021-2022 related to construction safety, including improper scaffold installation and inadequate housekeeping. While most of these violations were resolved, they highlight potential concerns about building maintenance and management oversight. The property has documented its bedbug management efforts through annual reports, showing periodic infestations with the most recent report from December 2024 indicating two infested units that were successfully treated.

Infrastructure issues have included a notable ventilation complaint in March 2023 and multiple electrical system problems in June 2021 across various systems including lighting, outlets, and power outages. Recent Department of Buildings inspections (2024) have recorded various complaints related to egress and illegal conversions, though these inspections found no violations at the time of inspection. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of problems that generally receive attention, as evidenced by the relatively quick resolution of most 311 complaints and violations, though there are instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to verify reported issues.