209-03 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11427

The 19-unit, 3-story building at 209-03 Hillside Avenue in Queens Village, owned by Halil Ljesnjanin, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, particularly regarding water leaks and plumbing problems. Most recently, in 2025, there were two water leak complaints (one for a damp spot and another for a slow leak) that HPD inspectors could not evaluate due to lack of access. Between 2024 and 2025, similar water-related issues persisted, with several complaints about slow leaks and damp spots, along with a water supply plumbing complaint in August 2024 classified as an immediate emergency that was subsequently closed.

The building has also faced heating and hot water concerns, with a January 2024 complaint about lack of heat/hot water being partially confirmed by tenants, though inspectors did not gain access to fully verify conditions. The property has documented some significant infrastructure and maintenance challenges, including Class A violations in late 2023 regarding inadequate heating in an apartment and defective plaster/paint conditions in another unit. There are also open violations from January 2023 concerning water leak issues and pest infestations in apartment 3A.

Historical data shows persistent rodent activity, with inspections in late 2022 confirming rat presence, though a November 2023 inspection passed without issues. The building's heating system has been a focus of attention, with the ECB noting various mechanical deficiencies in 2020 and 2022, including piping leaks and missing components, though some of these issues were resolved. While the building has maintained regular bedbug reporting requirements since 2022 with no infested units reported, and recent rodent inspections have shown improvement, the recurring nature of water-related complaints and other maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and maintenance response protocols.