118-14 83rd Avenue, Queens, NY 11415

The 6-story, 78-unit building at 118-14 83rd Avenue in Kew Gardens, owned by Tzvi Frenkel, has experienced recurring heating system issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building. Between December 2024 and March 2025, there were eight documented incidents of heating system failures, though in each case, heat and hot water were reported to have been restored when inspectors attempted to verify the complaints. The building underwent a significant inspection in December 2024, resulting in several Class C violations related to door mechanisms in common areas, including a defective self-closing door at the 6th story bulkhead and compactor closet.

Additional issues were documented in October 2024 regarding water leaks and plaster surface problems in Apartment 6K, while September 2024 saw inspections for ceiling paint issues. The building has maintained a clean record with respect to bedbug infestations, showing zero cases reported in all annual filings from 2019 through 2024. Historical maintenance records show some past elevator issues, with an environmental control board violation noted in 2018 regarding leveling problems and a banging noise, though recent inspections in 2024-2025 found no violations.

Regular housing maintenance code violations have been addressed, including a 2022 citation for a missing smoke detector in Apartment 2D. The building's heating system continues to be a persistent concern, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints leading into 2025. It's noteworthy that while many heating complaints were resolved promptly, the frequency and timing of these issues suggest ongoing challenges with the building's heating infrastructure, particularly during colder months. The building, constructed in 1939, has shown reasonable responsiveness to regulatory inspections and violations, with most issues being addressed and certified as resolved.