108-20 48th Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

The three-story, six-unit building at 108-20 48th Avenue in Corona, owned by Steven Levine, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months, particularly regarding heating and hot water systems. Between May 18 and June 9, 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints related to heat and hot water problems throughout the entire building, with violations issued by the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) department. Additionally, there have been recurring issues with cooking gas and plumbing, including toilet and sink problems, during the same period.

An October 2024 inspection revealed several violations, including problems with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 2F, rodent infestation in the cellar, water leaks in the cellar ceiling, and various maintenance issues in Apartment 1F's kitchen. The building also has outstanding Department of Buildings (DOB) violations for failing to file multiple years' worth of external low-pressure inspections between 2018 and 2023. The property has a documented history of infrastructure concerns beyond the recent heating issues, including a currently active ECB violation from July 2023 regarding a free-standing brick wall and cracked retaining wall at the rear of the building, with a penalty of $3,125.

Two gas utility-related complaints in 2024-2025 suggest ongoing concerns with the building's gas systems. Previous rodent inspections from 2012 to 2016 indicated recurring pest control challenges, though no bedbug complaints have been reported since 2020. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of unresolved issues, particularly regarding building systems and safety equipment, which have persisted despite multiple violations and complaints.