87-07 Dumont Avenue, Queens, NY 11417

The 6-unit, 2-story residential building at 87-07 Dumont Avenue in Ozone Park, owned by Lawrence Bernstein and built in 1977, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in May 2025, multiple significant violations were documented, including a heavy water leak, mold issues classified as unsanitary conditions, and wall plaster problems, all of which resulted in violations being issued. The building has a history of water-related issues, with a slow leak complaint recorded in 2021, and more recent violations related to external low-pressure system inspections in 2023.

The property has also faced various maintenance challenges in 2021, including issues with electric outlets, lighting, and multiple building system problems that resulted in the Housing Preservation and Development Department's inability to gain access for inspection. Historical records indicate that the building had multiple violations requiring safety notices, including missing carbon monoxide and smoke detector requirement postings, which were documented as open violations in 2019. The building's bedbug reporting history shows generally low infestation rates, with only two units affected in 2020, though more recent reports from 2021 to 2025 have recorded zero infestations.

Rodent inspections conducted in 2010 and 2019 were passed, indicating effective pest management during those periods. While some violations from 2021 were subsequently corrected, including issues with building registration number postings and inspection certificates, the pattern of recurring water-related problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The current active violation from 2023 regarding failure to file an external low-pressure inspection remains outstanding as of July 2025.