118-41 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11415

118-41 Metropolitan Avenue is a 20-unit, 4-story residential building constructed in 1926 located in Kew Gardens and currently owned by David Simhaee. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with two emergency complaints filed in February 2024 and a building-wide heat/hot water complaint in January 2019. Water-related problems have been significant, including both slow and heavy water leaks reported in 2018-2019, which resulted in violations being issued.

Apartment 4C has had multiple violations documented in 2019 related to various safety and maintenance issues, including defective fire egress, missing window guards, and defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, though these violations were subsequently closed. Recent inspections in 2022 have identified open violations in apartments 4A and 4B, concerning unauthorized alterations and plaster/paint conditions, respectively. The building's maintenance history shows generally responsive management to violations, with most being addressed within reasonable timeframes.

Inspections have consistently confirmed the absence of bedbug infestations, as evidenced by regular reporting since 2019 showing zero infested units. While there have been some Department of Buildings complaints regarding work performance, including a notable ECB violation related to workers' compensation compliance during roof work in 2018, these issues were either unsubstantiated or resolved. The property has maintained regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing systematic monitoring of pest control issues.