83-33 118th Street, Queens, NY 11415

The 79-unit, 6-story building at 83-33 118th Street in Kew Gardens, owned by Douglas Ciampa and constructed in 1979, has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints in 2025 and late 2024, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though inspections were often unable to gain access for verification.

The building has also faced significant plumbing issues, with multiple complaints in late 2024 regarding various fixtures including sinks, bathtubs, and waste lines. December 2024 brought a cluster of violations related to unit 3K, including problems with pests (specifically roaches), door security, floor conditions, and missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as issues with the building's bell/buzzer/intercom system and ventilation. The elevator has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints about service interruptions between 2019 and 2023, including a significant violation in April 2023 regarding load capacity that resulted in a $1,250 penalty.

Environmental inspections and DOB records show various maintenance code violations, particularly concentrated in unit 3K, while building-wide inspections have sometimes noted general issues with heating systems and plumbing infrastructure. Bedbug reports from 2019-2024 indicate this unit type has generally maintained good pest control, with only one incident reported in 2020 involving three units, though recent pest complaints suggest ongoing issues. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues and violations, particularly affecting basic systems like heating, plumbing, and building security, with many complaints requiring multiple reports before proper access for inspection could be obtained.