123-15 18th Avenue, Queens, NY 11356

The three-story, six-unit tenement at 123-15 18th Avenue in College Point, built in 1931 and currently owned by Oh Soon Um, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, particularly relating to electrical systems and water infrastructure. Between 2022-2023, there were multiple complaints and violations regarding electrical wiring, outlets, and pest problems, with violations still active as of 2023.

The building suffered from significant water issues in June 2022, with multiple complaints about heavy flow and slow leaks, though many of these were resolved without violations. More recent concerns include several emergency maintenance requests from late 2024 involving appliances, doors, and plumbing issues, as well as active ECB violations from 2024 regarding failure to comply with previous orders and boiler maintenance requirements, with substantial penalties totaling $12,500. The building's boiler system has been a recurring source of problems, with multiple complaints and violations between 2020-2021 regarding defective/inoperative equipment and unauthorized modifications, though many related violations issued in 2023 were dismissed.

Recent building inspections have revealed several safety concerns, particularly in Apartment 3R, including defective self-closing doors, issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and problems with wall surfaces requiring repair. Despite these ongoing maintenance issues, the building has shown some positive indicators, including passing recent rodent inspections and no reported bedbug infestations between 2022-2024. The property has also undergone multiple fire safety inspections, with some violations relating to fire-rated doors and self-closing mechanisms, though most of these are documented as having been addressed.