118-80 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11415

The 67-unit, 6-story building at 118-80 Metropolitan Avenue in Kew Gardens, owned by Stuart Berger, was constructed in 1932 and has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Notable concerns in 2025 include multiple plumbing-related complaints involving sinks, bathtubs, and radiators, as well as issues with walls, doors, and intercom systems, all of which were investigated by HPD but found not to violate housing laws. The building has documented persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 4G, where violations were issued for window frame painting and bathroom issues including a defective bathtub and waste line problems. Apartment 5D had multiple violations in late 2024 regarding safety equipment (carbon monoxide and smoke detectors) and water-related maintenance issues.

The building's mechanical systems have also presented concerns, with several boiler and elevator complaints recorded between 2020 and 2023, though inspections often found no violations or resulted in correction notices. The property has experienced recurring infestation management, with bedbug reports filed in recent years (2021-2024), though all reported infestations were successfully eradicated according to records. Environmental and safety compliance has been a focus, with inspections revealing issues such as illegal parking, a modified sidewalk curb cut, and building maintenance concerns, including a 2023 ECB violation related to boiler safety equipment. Recent tenant concerns have been documented through 311 service requests, particularly during early 2025, relating to various maintenance issues across different building systems.

While many complaints have been addressed through inspections and corrections, several violations remain open, particularly those related to apartment 4G's bathroom conditions. The Department of Buildings has conducted various inspections and permit issuance activities, including work permits related to electrical systems in 2018-2019. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, passing the most recent one in 2017, and has maintained compliance with bedbug eradication protocols, though the recurring nature of pest issues and building system complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age and history indicate typical urban residential property issues, with a mixture of resolved and ongoing maintenance concerns requiring attention.