162-31 9th Avenue, Queens, NY 11357

The 8-story, 32-unit residential building at 162-31 9th Avenue in Whitestone, owned by Margaret Costello, has been operating since 1958 and has experienced several notable events over the past few years. The most significant issues have centered around heating and hot water systems, with emergency complaints recorded in December 2021 and October 2019, though in both instances tenants reported services were restored before inspections could confirm resolution.

The building faced multiple maintenance challenges in late 2021, including plumbing and electrical problems related to sinks and outlets, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. In 2021, the building's elevator system also encountered a problem, leading to an Environmental Control Board violation regarding brake maintenance and related safety concerns, though these were subsequently resolved with no penalties imposed.

More generally, the building has maintained good records of pest control, with the most recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 showing zero infestations in any units during the annual reporting periods. Two violations from 2019 remain active regarding the failure to file a specific technical report (FISP Cycle 8B), while other violations from 2019-2020 were dismissed based on subsequent inspections showing corrected defects. The building has demonstrated compliance with housing maintenance code requirements in recent years, with no new violations recorded in 2023-2024, though the response times and access issues noted in 2021-2022 raise some concerns about maintenance responsiveness during that period.