228-18 Edgewood Avenue, Queens, NY 11413

The 2-family house at 228-18 Edgewood Avenue in Springfield Gardens, built in 1960, has experienced significant maintenance issues, particularly during a cluster of complaints in November 2021. The building, currently owned by Anthony Goscott, has documented multiple unresolved issues as of October 2023, with the most pressing concerns being pest infestations, mold problems, and inadequate heating and hot water across the entire building.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) received several complaints on November 15, 2021, including reports of unsanitary conditions (pests and mold), heat/hot water issues, and paint/plaster problems affecting both walls and ceilings. Notably, all these complaints were closed by November 29, 2021, primarily because HPD was unable to gain access to inspect the reported conditions.

In addition to the HPD complaints, there was a Department of Buildings (DOB) complaint filed on November 15, 2021, regarding an alleged illegal conversion of the property, which was resolved in December 2022 when inspectors were again unable to gain access after multiple attempts. The building's history shows a clear pattern of maintenance issues during this period, with eight separate complaints related to unsanitary conditions, heat problems, and interior maintenance needs, though the specific resolutions of these complaints remain unclear due to access issues preventing proper inspections.