193-13 Linden Boulevard, Queens, NY 11412

The three-unit residential building at 193-13 Linden Boulevard in St. Albans, owned by Gary Balmir and constructed in 2004, has experienced persistent heating and maintenance issues over the past year. Most notably, between September 2024 and February 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems, with at least three emergency complaints during this period.

While some complaints were resolved through restoration of services before inspections could be completed, three instances in early 2025 required HPD intervention, resulting in issued violations. The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, including recurring issues with garbage/recycling storage and unsanitary conditions, particularly evident in December 2024 and November 2024, with associated violations. Notable open violations from August 2024 concern multiple maintenance issues in basement apartment 1, including broken plaster surfaces, defective paint, and mold conditions affecting walls and ceilings.

The property's historical data indicates ongoing pest control challenges, with rodent inspections in 2011 and 2012 revealing initial failures, though compliance was achieved in August 2011. Earlier building history is less documented, but the current issues suggest continued maintenance and compliance challenges. The pattern of complaints and violations over the past year, particularly concerning heat/hot water systems and general maintenance, indicates persistent building management challenges requiring ongoing attention from both tenants and housing authorities. The building's three apartment units continue to experience intermittent service disruptions and maintenance issues, as evidenced by the most recent complaints in early 2025.