102-47 Nicolls Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

The building at 102-47 Nicolls Avenue in Corona, owned by Vicente Velez, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024, with eight emergency complaints filed between February and October 2024 alone. While some complaints have been resolved shortly after reporting, particularly through HPD's inspections confirming restoration of services, there remains a notable pattern of heating system reliability concerns.

The building has also accumulated several open violations that require attention, including two outstanding bedbug report violations from 2023 and 2024, and multiple safety-related violations from October 2022 regarding inadequate building entrance security, self-closing doors, and missing safety notices for carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms. Two safety violations from October 2022 regarding the need for proper signage related to carbon monoxide detection and smoke alarm requirements also remain open. Notable infrastructure concerns were identified during an October 2022 inspection, where several Class A and C violations were documented including security issues with gates and doors, as well as improper posting requirements regarding safety equipment.

While a complaint regarding illegal conversion of the property was filed in November 2022, this was determined to warrant no violation upon inspection in January 2023. The building's heating system appears to be the most pressing ongoing concern, with relatively recent complaints continuing into 2024. However, it's worth noting that the building passed rodent inspections in both 2012 and 2015, and a plumbing permit was issued in 2018, indicating some attention to maintenance requirements.