31-50 140th Street, Queens, NY 11354

31-50 140th Street is a 6-story, 136-unit residential building constructed in 1957 and currently owned by Anton Lekic. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past several years, with the most recent incident occurring in December 2024 when heat and hot water were temporarily lost across the entire building, though services were restored shortly after HPD intervention. Similar heating problems were reported and resolved in January 2023, March 2022, and January 2021, indicating a persistent pattern of heating system challenges.

The building's infrastructure maintenance was also noted in 2024 when a violation was issued regarding a defective fire escape component that required replacement, though this violation was certified as corrected by February 2025. The property has maintained an active bedbug monitoring program, with three annual reports filed between 2021 and 2024 showing zero infested or re-infested dwelling units, suggesting effective pest management. While there have been some general maintenance issues, including a plumbing complaint in 2020 and missing signage in 2021, these have been resolved with no remaining violations. Notably, there were two environmental control board violations from 2020 related to unauthorized modifications to the cellar doctor's office spaces, though these were later resolved with penalties paid.

The building's most recent bedbug report for 2024-2025 shows no current infestations, and the property has consistently demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements over the past four years, with no units requiring treatment during this period. The building's heating system remains a recurring concern, with multiple complaints filed over the years indicating this system requires ongoing attention. However, aside from the heating issues, the property management has generally addressed maintenance concerns in a timely manner, as evidenced by the closure of most service requests and violations. The most recent violations related to fire escape maintenance and bedbug reporting have been addressed, with the bedbug reporting showing no current infestations, suggesting improved pest control measures are in place.