253-21 Craft Avenue, Queens, NY 11422

The property at 253-21 Craft Avenue in Rosedale, owned by Natacia Selman, is a two-story, three-unit building constructed in 1971. The building has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in early 2023, including multiple door problems, various electrical issues (power outages, lighting problems, wiring concerns), and a refrigerator issue - all of which resulted in closed complaints due to inspectors being unable to gain access.

Additionally, there are two active electrical-related violations from late 2022, with the Department of Buildings noting non-working outlets and switches on the top floor apartment, and an Environmental Control Board violation with an $800 penalty related to electrical issues that remains active as of 2025. Historical issues include an infestation problem documented in November 2019 in a first-floor apartment, along with ceiling repair and mouse infestation violations.

More recent operational concerns include an attempted inspection in June 2024 regarding illegal hotel rooms in the building, which resulted in a "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" disposition on two final attempts in December 2024. There are also several housing maintenance code violations from late 2022, including issues with unsanitary garbage storage and wall plastering/painting that were resolved within a week. While some earlier complaints have been addressed according to HPD records, the consistent pattern of maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and access for inspections.