217-19 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11427

The 15-unit, 2-story building at 217-19 Hillside Avenue in Queens Village, owned by Leon Nektalov and constructed in 1949, has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple tenant complaints registered through HPD. Most recently, in April 2025, there were three heat/hot water complaints (including one emergency complaint for the entire building), and two unsanitary conditions complaints (one involving pests).

The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, with open violations as of June 2024 in Apartment A related to pest infestations (mice and roaches), water leaks, and various wall and ceiling repair needs. Multiple inspection attempts between 2024-2025 revealed difficulty in gaining access to units for verification of complaints.

The property has an extensive history of maintenance issues documented through HPD's Housing Maintenance Code Complaints, with multiple emergencies reported in March 2025 alone, including problems with radiators, doors, and various plumbing and appliance issues. While there have been no bedbug infestations reported in recent years (with all recent bedbug reports from 2018-2023 listing zero infested units), the building's current and ongoing challenges with heating systems, plumbing, and pest management suggest significant maintenance concerns that require ongoing monitoring. The most recent complaints and violations, particularly those related to heat/hot water problems and pest infestations, represent the most pressing issues currently affecting the building's residents as of April 2025.