218-05 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11427

218-05 Hillside Avenue is a 3-story, 59-unit residential building in Queens Village, constructed in 1950 and currently owned by Jim Culler. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout late 2024 and early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed through 311 showing building-wide problems. During these incidents, Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was frequently unable to gain access to verify the conditions despite tenant reports of restoration.

The building also faced significant maintenance issues in October 2024, with violations issued for problems in Apartment 2A including defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen and private hallway, plaster and paint damage in the ceiling and walls, and water leak concerns in multiple rooms. Additional violations from October 2024 relate to the need for proper gas leak procedures signage and building registration display. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with multiple reports between 2023-2025 showing zero infested or re-infested units.

Prior to the recent heat problems, the building experienced one instance of unsanitary conditions (mold) in December 2024. A rodent inspection in April 2021 resulted in a failure for "Other Reasons," though no further rodent issues have been reported in the subsequent years. The ongoing heat and hot water problems represent the most significant and persistent concern for this building, particularly during the winter months of 2024-2025, while the maintenance violations from late 2024 indicate various repair needs, primarily focused on Apartment 2A.