29-51 Falcon Avenue, Queens, NY 11691

The 3-unit, 3-story residential building at 29-51 Falcon Avenue in Bayswater, built in 1945, has experienced several maintenance and quality of life issues over the past few years. Most recently, in July 2023, the building had multiple non-emergency complaints investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding a water leak (slow leak), ventilation system problems, and door frame issues, though no violations were issued in these cases. In April 2022, similar investigations found problems with water leaks, plumbing (toilet), wall conditions (paint/plaster), and door-related issues, but again, no violations were cited.

The building's second floor has had several documented maintenance concerns, including open violations from 2020 related to roof leaks affecting a second-floor apartment room, peeling paint requiring correction, and various issues with kitchen facilities including floor tiles, base cabinets, and reports of a roach infestation. While 311 service requests have also mentioned unsanitary conditions and pest issues in 2020, indicating past challenges with maintenance and pest control, recent rodent inspections conducted in February 2020 were passed, suggesting some improvements in pest management. The property has maintained a record of being responsive to complaints, as evidenced by the prompt closure of multiple service requests, though many complaints were initially categorized as emergency situations.

Notably, all recent complaints have been closed without violations being issued, which may indicate that while there have been recurring maintenance issues, these have generally been addressed promptly by building management. The current open violations status remains a point of concern, particularly regarding the 2020 violations related to kitchen facilities and pest control on the second floor. The building's ownership is currently registered as 29-51 Falcon Ave LLC, which has been maintaining regular compliance with complaint resolution procedures, though the pattern of recurring maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep.