109-44 Lefferts Boulevard, Queens, NY 11420

The 33-unit, 4-story residential building at 109-44 Lefferts Boulevard in Richmond Hill, owned by Eric Belanich, has been experiencing significant maintenance issues throughout 2025. Most notably, there were multiple violations related to flooring/stairs, doors, windows, and sanitary conditions, particularly during April-May 2025, when multiple complaints resulted in inspections revealing violations that required correction.

These issues included mold (April 2025), various flooring problems (April and June 2025), door and window maintenance needs, and problems with cabinets. The building's December 2024 inspection results showed several violations, including heating system problems, leaky faucets in apartment 3F, and door maintenance issues, with one Class C violation still remaining open as of October 2025 regarding self-closing doors to the boiler room/service area. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past five years, with zero reported cases from 2019 to present, and an initial rodent inspection in January 2024 passed successfully.

However, the building's recent history shows clusters of maintenance issues requiring attention, with several emergency and non-emergency complaints filed throughout 2025. These complaints have primarily focused on flooring conditions, door issues, and various structural and maintenance problems, many of which resulted in HPD violations that required the owner to address specific housing code infractions. While some violations have been resolved, including various plumbing, heating, and pest control issues, there remain ongoing maintenance challenges as evidenced by the frequency and nature of recent service requests.