111-35 75th Avenue, Queens, NY 11375

The 6-story, 36-unit building at 111-35 75th Avenue in Forest Hills, owned by Labe Twerski and constructed in 1939, has experienced recurring heating and water supply issues in early 2025. There have been multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems throughout the building between January and April 2025, with some residents reporting both entire-building and apartment-specific failures. Of particular concern is that HPD was unable to gain access for inspections in response to several complaints, including those regarding window frame issues and a water leak reported in January 2025.

The building has two active violations as of December 2024 related to the 6th-story bulkhead area, including water leakage and fire retardant material issues. Recent history reveals a pattern of maintenance challenges, including multiple emergency HPD complaints in early 2025 alone. In late 2024, the building faced violations pertaining to the 6th-floor bulkhead area, specifically requiring repairs for water leakage and fire safety materials.

Additional historical concerns include six self-closing door violations identified between 2023 and 2019, primarily affecting compactor closets on various floors, though these were subsequently resolved. The building has maintained a rodent-free status since a 2015 inspection and has not reported any bedbug infestations in the past six years, with all recent pest control filings showing zero affected units. Multiple plumbing permits have been issued in the past five years, the most recent being issued in June 2024, indicating ongoing maintenance and repair work is being carried out.