112-50 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11368

At 112-50 Northern Boulevard in Jackson Heights, a 301-unit, 6-story residential building constructed in 1953 and currently owned by Harriet Douris, has experienced persistent heat and hot water system issues throughout 2024. Between October and November 2024 alone, there were approximately ten documented complaints regarding heat and hot water problems, affecting either individual apartments or the entire building. Most notably, there are currently three open Class C violations from November 2024 concerning inadequate heat and hot water supply in apartment 6H, as well as accessibility issues to the building's heating system.

The building has also faced several other maintenance challenges, including paint/plaster issues documented in April 2024, and multiple violations recorded in October 2024 related to safety and maintenance, such as broken compactor door latches and missing notices regarding gas leak procedures. The property has a somewhat checkered inspection history, with various building maintenance code violations noted since 2018, including a penalty for failing to submit a required critical examination report in 2018 (subsequently resolved), and multiple Department of Buildings violations between 2018-2021 regarding inspection requirements. More recently, rodent activity has been observed in inspections conducted in early 2025, following a December 2024 inspection that passed.

Despite these challenges, it's worth noting that throughout the past three years of bedbug reporting periods, there have been no reported infestations in the building. The building's recent history shows a pattern of recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple violations and complaints still outstanding as of late 2024. The management has demonstrated partial responsiveness to some complaints, as evidenced by HPD inspections and the issuance of violations, though there are ongoing concerns particularly related to the building's heating system and related infrastructure.