81-72 Lefferts Boulevard, Queens, NY 11415

The two-story, six-unit building at 81-72 Lefferts Boulevard in Kew Gardens, owned by Maria Pappas, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most pressing concerns being recurring problems with heat and hot water systems. The building has had multiple heat/hot water complaints, including one involving the entire building in June 2025, and previous incidents in November 2024, February 2022 (all marked as emergencies).

The property has also faced electrical challenges, with two power outage incidents recorded in mid-2023, though no violations were issued following inspections. Additionally, several housing maintenance code violations were documented in 2021, primarily affecting apartment 3, including issues with roach infestation, defective carbon monoxide detectors, lighting problems, and a leaking roof, though the most recent bedbug reports for 2022-2023 indicate no infestations. Recent health and safety incidents include two food poisoning complaints in 2024 and 2025, with the Health Department determining these were isolated incidents.

The building's maintenance history shows multiple situations where the Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to gain access to inspect reported issues, including complaints about plumbing (bathtub/shower), appliance (refrigerator), and heat/hot water systems in 2024. An open violation from 2021 regarding the need for repairs to various apartment features, including smoke detector issues, lighting, and food safety concerns, suggests some ongoing maintenance challenges. Most recently, in June 2025, there was a complaint about a defective boiler that resulted in an Oath Violation being served, indicating enforcement action was required to address a serious equipment issue.