71-13 Fresh Pond Road, Queens, NY 11385

The 3-story, 6-unit building at 71-13 Fresh Pond Road, owned by Elefterios Filipoussis and constructed in 1931, has experienced persistent heating system issues throughout the past year. Between 2023 and 2024, there have been numerous complaints regarding lack of heat and hot water, with the most recent cluster of complaints occurring in November 2024. While some of these complaints were documented as resolved or closed after inspections, they indicate an ongoing pattern of heating system challenges.

The building has also faced several maintenance violations, particularly noted in November 2024, including issues with self-closing doors, light switch covers, and various cleanliness concerns in common areas. Recent inspections and violations from November 2024 specifically noted problems in Apartment 3L, including inadequate hot water and sink waste line issues in the kitchen. Additional infrastructure and safety concerns were documented, such as blocked fire escapes (with a fine issued in 2021), illegal double-cylinder locks, and debris issues.

The building's history shows consistent maintenance code violations being addressed, though there have been multiple instances of inspectors being unable to gain access during various investigations. On a positive note, the building's recent bedbug reports from 2025 show no infestations or re-infestations during the specified reporting periods since 2019, and a rodent inspection in 2021 passed successfully. All heating and hot water-related complaints have consistently been classified as emergencies, highlighting the critical nature of these recurring issues.