87-14 Pitkin Avenue, Queens, NY 11417

The two-story, six-unit building at 87-14 Pitkin Avenue in Ozone Park, owned by Balsam Village 3 LLC and constructed in 1977, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant problems occurring between late 2022 and early 2023. During this period, multiple emergencies were reported and investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including unsanitary conditions involving mold, water leaks with heavy flow, and ceiling paint/plaster problems, particularly affecting Unit 2B.

The building's maintenance history shows persistent infrastructure challenges, including a documented heat and hot water issue in March 2021 and electrical wiring concerns in July 2018. The property has also been subject to several Department of Buildings investigations, particularly during 2021 when multiple complaints were filed regarding potential illegal conversions and unpermitted work in occupied multiple dwelling spaces, though inspections were often unable to gain access to verify the claims.

Of particular note is an Environmental Control Board violation from December 2021 regarding unpermitted work in the cellar area, which was subsequently resolved. The building is currently in compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestation cases since at least 2019, with the most recent filings (2023-2025) indicating zero infested or eradicated units. While some violations remain open, particularly those related to mold and water damage in Unit 2B from late 2022, the building's overall condition has seen periods of improved reporting, particularly regarding pest control compliance.