407 Elk Drive, Queens, NY 11691

407 Elk Drive is a 6-story, 82-unit residential building built in 1957 and currently owned by Daniel Goldstien. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly evident from multiple emergency complaints between December 2024 and February 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

In 2024, significant maintenance challenges emerged, including reports of mold, ceiling damage, and flooring issues between September and December, with specific violations documented in apartment 7K regarding peeling paint surfaces, roof leaks, and water damage requiring repair. The building's elevator systems have also been a persistent concern, with multiple complaints about single-device operation and no alternate service between late 2023 and 2024, though inspections generally found no violations warranting further action. The property has faced various maintenance and compliance challenges requiring attention, including a 2024 bedbug report indicating one infested unit that was subsequently treated, and a 2024 rodent infestation issue in apartment 3C that resulted in open violations.

Historical records show improvements were made following inspections, such as resolving exterior facade maintenance issues and various environmental control board violations related to elevator maintenance and building upkeep. The building underwent several inspections and received permits for minor work in 2018-2019, though there were instances of failure to file required safety documentation in previous years, leading to violations that were later dismissed. Despite these issues, there have been proper responses to many of the complaints, with various violations being certified as resolved through appropriate repairs and maintenance measures.