18-60 Flushing Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The three-family house at 18-60 Flushing Avenue in East Williamsburg, built in 1910 and currently owned by Ethan Bloomberg, has experienced several noteworthy issues over recent years, particularly between 2020-2021. The most significant concerns centered around water-related problems, with multiple reports of leaks and water damage during 2020-2021, including heavy flow and slow leaks, along with mold and ceiling plaster issues in the third-floor apartment (Apt 3) that required attention.

Building maintenance violations from 2020 included visible mold in Apt 3's bathroom, water leaks affecting the kitchen ceiling, and garbage/recycling storage issues. The property has also encountered pest-related challenges, with rat sightings reported in both 2022 and 2023, though a June 2023 inspection ultimately passed. More recently, the building has maintained an active compliance record, with no reported bedbug infestations since 2020, and all rodent inspections in 2022/2023 showing either rat activity or passing results.

The property faced several illegal conversion complaints between 2018-2021, though inspectors were unable to gain access during multiple attempts. In terms of structural concerns, multiple violations were noted for inadequate ceiling conditions, particularly in Apt 3, and there were issues with encumbered public hallways due to bike storage in the stairwells. The building's water and mold problems appear to have been addressed, as there have been no repeat violations for these issues since 2020-2021.