2207 Harman Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 12-unit, 3-story residential building at 2207 Harman Street in Ridgewood, owned by Andrew Gouzoulis, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly during 2025. The most pressing concerns have been recurring heating system problems, with multiple emergency complaints about heat and hot water affecting the entire building. In early 2025, there were at least eight separate reports of heating issues, including two complaints in late February alone.

Additionally, the building has faced other maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues related to radiators and reports of unsanitary conditions (pests) in February 2025. An inspection in late 2024 (November 15) revealed multiple violations in apartment C3, including problems with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, roof leaks, plaster surfaces, and wood floor tiles, though these violations were certified as corrected by November 26, 2024. The building has a documented history of rodent activity, with inspections showing evidence of rat presence in July 2024, followed by multiple bait applications between August and October 2024. A class C violation for rodent infestation was recorded in January 2024.

However, a compliance inspection in January 2025 showed that the building passed the rodent inspection. The building's heating system concerns have been persistent, as evidenced by numerous 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code complaints during early 2025. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years (from 2019 to 2024 filings), and the building has been actively monitored for pest control, the recurring heating system issues appear to be the most significant ongoing challenge for residents. The building, constructed in 1939, has undergone various repairs and improvements over the years, but the frequency of heating-related complaints in early 2025 suggests this remains a notable area of concern for tenant comfort and building systems reliability.