69-51 Almeda Avenue, Queens, NY 11692

The two-family house at 69-51 Almeda Avenue in Arverne, owned by Yigal Reuven, has experienced numerous maintenance issues since late 2024, with particular concerns emerging in early 2025. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heating and hot water, with two emergency complaints filed in January 2025, one of which resulted in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has also faced multiple safety and sanitation challenges, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, window guards, mold, and pest infestations.

Between December 2024 and March 2025, there were several HPD inspection attempts that were either incomplete or resulted in the need for re-inspection due to access issues. The second-floor apartment appears to be particularly affected, with multiple open violations noted in a August 2024 inspection, including problems with electric outlets, plaster surfaces, wood floors, and a cockroach infestation. More recently, in early 2025, the building experienced structural concerns with reports of a bulging or cracked wall retaining wall, as reflected in a December 2024 Department of Buildings (DOB) complaint.

Two violations from August 2024 remain open, including one regarding a loose rail at the west stoop that requires proper securing. While some issues have been resolved, as evidenced by various "closed" statuses in the complaint records, the persistence of multiple open violations, combined with the frequency of recent complaints, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's relatively recent construction date of 2003 contrasts sharply with these numerous maintenance issues, which typically indicate more mature buildings experiencing their normal aging processes.