213-21 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11427

The 18-unit, 2-story garden apartment building at 213-21 Hillside Avenue in Queens Village, owned by Mohamed Yassin, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple complaints filed between February and April 2025. These complaints, some classified as emergencies, typically involved either non-functioning heat or hot water systems, or difficulties in HPD gaining access for inspections. The building also faced significant maintenance challenges in 2024, with open violations for rodent and cockroach infestations in apartment 7B, as well as heating system problems affecting both apartment 7B and apartment 47S.

The building's heating infrastructure came under scrutiny during inspections in 2023, with violations noted for inadequate heat supply and access issues requiring correction. Additional historical records show attempts to inspect the boiler system in late 2022 were unsuccessful, with inspectors unable to gain access on multiple attempts. While there have been no documented bedbug infestations since 2021 and recent filings show zero infested or eradicated units, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic systems.

Notable violations from 2023-2024 included issues with water temperature regulation and bathroom ventilation systems. The property has passed rodent inspections in 2016 and 2018, though more recent pest control measures indicate ongoing monitoring of vermin conditions. The pattern of repeated heating system complaints in early 2025, despite multiple HPD interventions, suggests persistent infrastructure challenges that may affect resident comfort and safety, warranting continued monitoring of similar future complaints.